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apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
But what sets Cloud 9 apart from its predecessors is that, underneath the pastel-pink hues and prom-queen problems that define it, there’s newfound emotional complexity.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, apart from Natalie voting for Tara out of spite, the table unanimously votes to banish a furious Natalie.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Steele doesn’t take money from the property tax appeal industry, which notably sets her apart from her fellow incumbents on the three-member board, George Cardenas and Larry Rogers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The key to a great movie song, as Warren sees it, is coming up with something that both feels integral to the film and can stand apart from it.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, apart from Natalie voting for Tara out of spite, the table unanimously votes to banish a furious Natalie.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Steele doesn’t take money from the property tax appeal industry, which notably sets her apart from her fellow incumbents on the three-member board, George Cardenas and Larry Rogers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The key to a great movie song, as Warren sees it, is coming up with something that both feels integral to the film and can stand apart from it.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 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 hotel’s focus on wellness is also a draw—beyond the Dune Spa, there’s a lap pool and gym tucked beside the yoga pavilion, as well as tennis courts that can be reserved for both tennis and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kim’s teenage daughter, widely believed to be named Ju Ae, again appeared prominently at the parade beside her father.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 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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Member states will then have a year to bring the measures into national law, except for Article 4 on harmonization, which must be adopted by July 28, 2028.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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All the OGs except for me had somebody.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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