not what it was

Example Sentences

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Leaning forward in her seat, Grayson reminded her co-workers that “CRI-Help is not what it was when I walked through those doors 25 years ago — thank God!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

"We only go in for specific items. It's good for washing up powder. It's not what it was, I don't think," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

"It's gotten a bit better, but it's still not what it was pre-pandemic," said Umpleby.

From Reuters • Mar. 29, 2023

“It’s a combination of them realizing his influence is not what it was, and also his heart doesn’t seem to be in it,” said Peter T. King, the former Republican congressman from Long Island.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

In any case, Duane’s concern about Magic’s suggestion was because of what the hill was, and not what it was called.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el