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The phrase "and not making" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to express a negation related to the act of making something.
Example: "I prefer to focus on my studies and not making unnecessary distractions."
Alternatives: "and avoiding" or "and refraining from".
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And not making eye contact either.
He's just playing well and not making mistakes".
And not making presumptions goes both ways, he states.
The object was considered to be not destructible (ND), hygienic (HY) and not making sound (NS).
"It's just a question of keeping it maintained and not making it look messy".
So when you're not winning and not making it to the playoffs, that can be frustrating.
He does this by focusing on the evidence and not making personal attacks.
Kentridge was trying to be a painter then, and not making much headway.
"I think it was: 'I'm tired of getting close and not making it.
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But Nassirov insists that he was simply teasing his audience and not making a veiled threat.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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