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… but not now, failing to exceed 26 down (2,6)

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no longer

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(Other definitions for no longer that I've seen before include "Not as formerly" , "One not disposed to pining" , "Someone who doesn't dream" , "a person without yearnings?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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