save for

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: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)

The park was deserted save for a few joggers.

Examples of save for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ninety-degree temperatures will also be attained over California (save for along the Pacific Coast), as well as Nevada, central and eastern portions of Oregon and Washington State and most of Idaho. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025

For those curious about the truly top-tier locales, prepare for a geographical tour that mostly bypasses the Lone Star State (save for a couple of honorary mentions): Johns Creek, Georgia Carmel, Indiana Pearland, Texas Fishers, Indiana. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

In fact, he's rarely been heard from at all, save for an effusive compliment to the judge before closing arguments commenced. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025

Many of these landlords rely on rental income to pay the mortgage on their properties and perform property maintenance, save for retirement or provide income for their family. —Lisa C Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025

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