with the exception of

idiom

: not including (someone or something)
It's all here, with the exception of the sweater.
With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.
Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.

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That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Overall, Van Houtte detected a move away from quiet luxury and the ladylike aesthetic, with fewer neutral tones, with the exception of white. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 According to sources, all staff in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), with the exception of a handful of top officials and support staff, were cut in Friday's RIF. Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 In the past two seasons, TCU hasn’t had a consistent run game to support and ease Hoover’s load, with the exception of moving Savion Williams to the wildcat in the latter half of the 2024 season. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for with the exception of

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“With the exception of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20exception%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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