as in except
not including
apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
That dual action, calming the trigger cells while also tempering the broader immune response, is what sets reishi apart from a standard antihistamine, which only blocks histamine after it has already been released.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Although made for a range of sports instead of boating, the Champion launched as Keds’ first shoe in 1916, and the layman would have a hard time telling it apart from the Authentic with nearly identical stitching forming its upper.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The Ronettes' memorable style set them apart from other girl groups, and despite only releasing one studio album, their popularity loomed large.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This accounting treatment sets it apart from operating expenses (OpEx), which reflect the ongoing costs of running a business.
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Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Although made for a range of sports instead of boating, the Champion launched as Keds’ first shoe in 1916, and the layman would have a hard time telling it apart from the Authentic with nearly identical stitching forming its upper.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The Ronettes' memorable style set them apart from other girl groups, and despite only releasing one studio album, their popularity loomed large.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This accounting treatment sets it apart from operating expenses (OpEx), which reflect the ongoing costs of running a business.
—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
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The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
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The Harrisburg Police Department had no involvement other than responding to secure the scene, a police spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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Every Dodger in the starting lineup had two hits except for Betts, who had one.
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Trump pressed Congress again to require voters to provide identification at polling places, to show proof of citizenship to register and to prohibit mail-in ballots except for voters who are ill, traveling or serving in the military.
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
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