without exception
idiom
—used to say that a statement is true in all or almost all cases
Without exception, his books have been widely read and admired.
The critics have praised her films almost without exception.
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This atrocity will only end with a ceasefire, unfettered humanitarian access, and full legal accountability—without exception.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Almost without exception, the Madrid players were more loudly received at MetLife Stadium, with the biggest cheers of all coming for Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
An emotional meeting In late December 2015, former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter — who served under President Barack Obama — announced that all military occupations and positions would now be open to women, without exception.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Almost without exception, the Madrid players were more loudly received at MetLife Stadium, with the biggest cheers of all coming for Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
An emotional meeting In late December 2015, former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter — who served under President Barack Obama — announced that all military occupations and positions would now be open to women, without exception.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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“Without exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20exception. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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