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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The 40-year-old is spending much of her time at home these days, letting her recent projects roll out and awaiting what’s next, save for the odd Tiffany campaign or festival appearance. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately for the Wolverines, Carr's first drive of the game was a quick three-and-out that was almost entirely on the ground, save for one 3-yard pass. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 James Pantemis had won save for the Timbers (9-14-7) are winless in seven straight. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Even their screen resolutions and sizes are close, save for the larger Lenovo model. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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