Using "Other than" as a conjunction:
* Other than the obvious dangers of the jungle, the expedition faced no major obstacles.
* Other than a few minor scratches, the car was undamaged.
Using "Other than" as a prepositional phrase:
* Other than his own family, he had no one to turn to.
* Other than the occasional rustle in the leaves, the forest was silent.
Using a different word altogether:
* The sun shone brightly, illuminating the mountains in the distance.
* Despite the rain, the picnic was a success.
* As the sun began to set, the sky turned a vibrant orange.
The key is to choose a word or phrase that creates a clear and logical sentence structure.