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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After leaning predominantly on 12 personnel under Napier, the Gators appeared to be revived — save for quarterback DJ Lagway running a season-high 10 times.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
From the entrance, Stine’s apartment is unassuming, save for some killer hardwood floor paneling.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The new millennium brought steady gains, save for a few bumps in the road, before the pandemic hit.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
From the entrance, Stine’s apartment is unassuming, save for some killer hardwood floor paneling.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The new millennium brought steady gains, save for a few bumps in the road, before the pandemic hit.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Dyson sales are few and far between, save for the spoilage we get served ahead of the holidays.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Save for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20for. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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