not the main
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At the final verification step, the model might notice stylistic patterns too, but it’s a supporting signal, not the main one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
That result suggests that the general increase in atmospheric moisture associated with global warming was not the main explanation for this particular event.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
Newsom, during an interview at a Center for American Progress conference in May, said the concern that data centers may drive up electricity costs for Californians is a “legit issue,” but not the main one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
But the candidate was not the main speaker.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
“Or, not the main reason. Max, you know my life was very different from yours when I was your age. I didn’t grow up rich.”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
