apart from

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 Ashley has been living apart from her husband for the past seven months. Essence, 25 Sep. 2025 Kinso, designed as an AI brain for conversations, calendars, and contacts, sets itself apart from competitors still reworking outdated platforms for the age of AI. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 But according to Schnabel, what sets this Armageddon apart from the rest is the explosive reaction from the public. Dalila Muata, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025 So, preemptively snagging a set of luggage straps will work double duty to keep your bag shut tightly while setting it apart from the droves of lookalike checked suitcases. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apart from
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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
  • 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
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  • Moments into the melody, a passing dog, leashed beside its owner, halted and began to howl in pitch with the jazz music.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Then Loretta stuffed his belongings into trash bags and tossed them in a ditch beside the house.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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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
  • 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
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  • Following Toronto's 7-1 defeat, Guerrero didn't have much in he way of solutions other than Toronto needing to start turning L's into W's.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Jahn does not appear to have affiliations with specific groups or entities, nor did his writings mention government agencies other than ICE, Larson said.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Students still unlikely to vote, except for president But so far, Kirk’s death hasn’t shaken up this year's race for Virginia's governor.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • There were no guests or witnesses except for Doug's friend Trip Cormeny, who officiated the ceremony.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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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
  • 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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