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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It is made up, with the exception of a few old heads, of young players rich in potential but prone to the type of inconsistency displayed by the 18-year-old Greek forward.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Such stretches have previously been eliminated by the NBA, with the exception of extenuating circumstances like these.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Extreme cold and cold watches, warnings and advisories stretch eastward from southeastern New Mexico across most of the eastern United States, with the exception of parts of Michigan and the southern tip of Florida.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
An exact release date for the toy lines has yet to be announced with the exception of the American Girl KPop Demon Hunters collection, which is available for pre-order on the brand’s website.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Such stretches have previously been eliminated by the NBA, with the exception of extenuating circumstances like these.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Extreme cold and cold watches, warnings and advisories stretch eastward from southeastern New Mexico across most of the eastern United States, with the exception of parts of Michigan and the southern tip of Florida.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
An exact release date for the toy lines has yet to be announced with the exception of the American Girl KPop Demon Hunters collection, which is available for pre-order on the brand’s website.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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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 29 Jan. 2026.
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