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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
Lior Torenberg explains what sets the Sad Girl Grifter (SGG) apart from her lying, scheming peers.
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Its large brain and flat face—attributes found in today’s humans—have long set the species apart from earlier hominins such as Australopithecus africanus.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Testers praised its traditional four-buckle design, excellent energy transfer, and near-perfect balance between a high-performance fit and just enough comfort to set it apart from a true plug boot.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
But Sacramento also wants to take an approach with the 120-square-foot homes that will set it apart from other major California communities.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Its large brain and flat face—attributes found in today’s humans—have long set the species apart from earlier hominins such as Australopithecus africanus.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Testers praised its traditional four-buckle design, excellent energy transfer, and near-perfect balance between a high-performance fit and just enough comfort to set it apart from a true plug boot.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
But Sacramento also wants to take an approach with the 120-square-foot homes that will set it apart from other major California communities.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 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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In Rome, Saad points to Orient Express La Minerva, which opened in 2025 in a 17th-century palazzo beside the Pantheon.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Twin waved at them, and finally the police spotted her hiding in plain sight, standing beside her neighbors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 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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When Winfrey was in the midst of changing jobs early on in their friendship, everyone in her circle seemed to be against the move — except for King.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pets, except for service animals.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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