with the exception of

phrase

: 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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Under Fort Worth’s noise ordinance, bullhorns and other amplification devices are prohibited in public places, with the exception of use by public safety officials or by someone with an outdoor event permit. Emily Holshouser july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 That's with the exception of its wind division, which remains by far its smallest in terms of revenue. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026 At this stage, Germany desperately lacked flair, invention or individual magic — with the exception of one player. Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026 His disappearance in 1964 forced his wife and three children to flee into exile along with most of his siblings with the exception of a sister who would later serve in the administration of Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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