without exception

phrase

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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Keep Upsells Transparent and Honest United's version can avoid that trap, but only if the regular economy experience remains genuinely acceptable and the empty-seat promise is honored without exception. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 Todd said advocacy groups provided inconsistent numbers — from two to 11 — regarding how many states have mandatory life without parole, without exception, for felony murder. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 Anyone who poses a threat to the animals will be reported to authorities without exception, the zoo said. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without exception

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“Without exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20exception. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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