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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Indeed, June was mostly mild in the region, save for three minor heat-ups, none of which lasted more than a handful of days.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Families purchase healthcare, save for retirement, pay for higher education, and often rely on private transportation.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Families purchase healthcare, save for retirement, pay for higher education, and often rely on private transportation.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.
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