save for

phrase

: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)
The park was deserted save for a few joggers.

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All of it was released independently on his own imprint, save for a brief one-album stint on Def Jam in 2023. Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 When Music Hall launched, chain stores — save for American Apparel, one block down at 104 North 6th — were rare. Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026 Tender Loving Care’s legendary writer/director Mike Leigh, who is 83 and in fragile health, was not able to make it to this year’s fest, but his film is being represented here by its entire principal cast, save for Kate O’Flynn. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 As for accessories, Elba went minimalist save for delicate gold jewelry and a black top handle bag. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for save for

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“Save for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20for. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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