Sentence examples for and not so from inspiring English sources

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and excluded so

and neglected so

and failed so

and considered so

and avoided so

The phrase "and not so" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a contrast or to clarify that something is not the case or not as previously stated.
Example: "He claimed to be an expert in the field, but his knowledge was lacking, and not so impressive."
Alternatives: "and not that" or "and not in that way".

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Young and not so young.

The New York Times

It's very serious and not so nice".

Independent

"Not so dark and not so secretive.

The New York Times

"It's so scarce and not so good.

The New York Times - Sports

and not so (the American Historic Society).

The New York Times

And not so for Illinois, either.

The New York Times

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There are comforting and not-so-comforting explanations.

The Economist

Rich and not-so-rich — it blew everyone away.

The New York Times

There are excellent doctors, and not-so-excellent doctors.

The Guardian

It's wonderful and not-so-wonderful at the same time".

The New York Times

Cancer prevention efforts have recently suffered some well-publicized and not-so-well publicized setbacks.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

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and thanks so

and stopped so

and lacks so

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