as in except
not including
apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
The ‘net’ result Counting the ins and outs of migration patterns is what sets this Census report apart from other data on interstate relocations.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
To help wildlife biologists make sense of it all, a team at Switzerland’s EPFL and Alaska Pacific University (APU) has developed PoseSwin, a machine learning program capable of telling brown bears apart from one another.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
With easy-slide 2nd-row bucket seats that set it apart from the competition, the Pacifica delivers top-notch comfort and safety for passengers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Grammys have put an extra spotlight on one or more recently deceased artists per year, sometimes as part of the In Memoriam spot and sometimes apart from it.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
To help wildlife biologists make sense of it all, a team at Switzerland’s EPFL and Alaska Pacific University (APU) has developed PoseSwin, a machine learning program capable of telling brown bears apart from one another.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
With easy-slide 2nd-row bucket seats that set it apart from the competition, the Pacifica delivers top-notch comfort and safety for passengers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the Grammys have put an extra spotlight on one or more recently deceased artists per year, sometimes as part of the In Memoriam spot and sometimes apart from it.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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The zoo released photos showing the newborn calf nestled beside Nhi Linh, with animal care teams nearby in the hours after the birth.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Legend rolled in with wife Chrissy Tiegen beside him, who watched while the photos got shot.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Holly didn't have access to the safe except for brief times when it was opened by his father, according to the lawyer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart%20from. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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