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not including
apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
How the Audience Becomes Part of the Show What sets Every Brilliant Thing apart from nearly any other Broadway production is its interactive structure.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Their grayish-green shell, triangular head, and relatively small size set them apart from larger species like loggerheads or green sea turtles.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
What sets Cam Coleman apart from other wideouts?
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Hadid's full look was the epitome of early aughts fashion; apart from the capri pants, the 29-year-old also opted for a black lace cami, a black leather jacket, and black Jimmy Choo heels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Their grayish-green shell, triangular head, and relatively small size set them apart from larger species like loggerheads or green sea turtles.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
What sets Cam Coleman apart from other wideouts?
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Hadid's full look was the epitome of early aughts fashion; apart from the capri pants, the 29-year-old also opted for a black lace cami, a black leather jacket, and black Jimmy Choo heels.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 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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After knocking a steal away from Creighton forward Grace Boffeli, Strong took a single dribble before tossing the ball to Quinonez, who was streaking down the court beside her.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Today, Flora Fine Foods is right beside his latest project, Flora’s Italian Eatery, both in an office park across from the Panthers IceDen.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 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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Republicans have a tiny majority in the House, but a larger margin for error in the Senate, except for the filibuster.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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There were cars parked on both sides, except for a small stretch in front where a red fire hydrant stood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 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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