"if not for" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} if not for
  1. If (something) were not (or had not been) there; in the absence of (something); without. Related terms: if not Translations (Translations): gdyby nie (Polish)
    Sense id: en-if_not_for-en-phrase-8RYZeEPt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Polish translations
     
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