save for
idiom
: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)
The park was deserted save for a few joggers.
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The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The combination of Minnesota not having played in the Rose Bowl Game since 1962 and the U having few other marquee road games on that schedule — save for a visit to Michigan’s Big House in late September — brought them out in droves.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Robbie went minimal with her accessories, save for two rings and stud earrings, to keep her gown the focal point of her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
His days as a starting pitcher are gone — save for a unique scenario Wednesday, when he’ll be called into action — but that same modicum of joy remains.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The combination of Minnesota not having played in the Rose Bowl Game since 1962 and the U having few other marquee road games on that schedule — save for a visit to Michigan’s Big House in late September — brought them out in droves.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Robbie went minimal with her accessories, save for two rings and stud earrings, to keep her gown the focal point of her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
His days as a starting pitcher are gone — save for a unique scenario Wednesday, when he’ll be called into action — but that same modicum of joy remains.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Save for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20for. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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