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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Asia had a good day with the exception of China’s CSI 300, which fell more than a full point. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 That game showcases how evenly matched all teams are in District 4-6A, with the exception of Southlake Carroll, a squad that is cruising to a district title. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Nope, with the exception of a save of the struggling Intel , there would be no government support. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026 The Cal has been consistently released every year since 1964 with the exception of 1967, the years between 1975 and 1983, and 2021. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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