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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The majority of the Terra Madre Americas festival is free, with the exception of certain sit-down dining experiences, food purchases, slow food tastings and cooking demonstrations.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Thursday episodes have primarily been an hour this season with the exception of last week's two-hour double eviction episode.
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Its two-page cocktail menu changes seasonally with the exception of a few mainstays.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Most towels that are ready to be tossed are perfectly fine with the exception of some color fading or minimal wear and tear.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Thursday episodes have primarily been an hour this season with the exception of last week's two-hour double eviction episode.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Its two-page cocktail menu changes seasonally with the exception of a few mainstays.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Most towels that are ready to be tossed are perfectly fine with the exception of some color fading or minimal wear and tear.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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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 1 Oct. 2025.
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