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 Country Music Association and ABC went so far as to reveal which songs these performers will be doing — with the exception of Carlile, Chesney and Loveless, whose exact participation is being held closer to the vest.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The rock trio have never played outside of their native England with the exception of quick one-offs in Malta and Germany.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
Everything feels wide open — with the exception of one division.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
The theater is perhaps best known as the home of the Academy Awards since 2002, hosting the ceremony annually with the exception of 2021.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The rock trio have never played outside of their native England with the exception of quick one-offs in Malta and Germany.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
Everything feels wide open — with the exception of one division.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
The theater is perhaps best known as the home of the Academy Awards since 2002, hosting the ceremony annually with the exception of 2021.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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