Sentence examples for and not exactly from inspiring English sources

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and not exactly

The phrase "and not exactly" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a degree of uncertainty or to clarify that something is not precisely as stated.
Example: "The results were promising, and not exactly what we expected, but still encouraging."
Alternatives: "but not quite" or "though not precisely".

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And not exactly a democratic one.

The New York Times

No, no, and not exactly.

The Guardian

Polly Yarrow was black, and not exactly free.

The New York Times

It's also silly, and not exactly worth reading.

The Economist

In general, the dishes are hearty and not exactly nouvelle.

The New York Times - Travel

"Well, I'm 4ft 2in, and not exactly a matinee idol".

The Guardian - Lifestyle

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Certainly not love, and not exactly sex, either, but more some kind of "Clockwork Orange" future.

The New York Times

As it stands, the Philharmonie is a strange and not exactly beautiful beast.

The New Yorker

You need cold weather for cassoulet, that rustic, earthy and not-exactly-light slow-cooked indulgence.

The New York Times - Food

And why not, exactly?

The New York Times - Arts

LING AND TING: Not Exactly the Same!

The New York Times - Books

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