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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The top price is $14 with the exception of a few special edition collector’s items. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 She was treated with such indifference by the Bordens that, with the exception of Abby, no one bothered to learn her name, calling her by the name of their last servant, Maggie, instead. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 That evening, the household, with the exception of Lizzie, fell ill again after eating mutton stew. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 The collection is largely devoid of logos — with the exception of the front of her denim button showcasing branding for the new line. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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