as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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That these teams can walk away from matches with the knowledge that nearly anyone can be beaten — except for Barcelona, OL Lyonnes, and maybe even United, the only team yet to concede a goal — only leads to a higher potential for chaotic good play as this phase continues.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The moon's south pole region, which is largely unexplored except for a few uncrewed robotic missions, is believed to be home to subsurface water ice that could be a valuable resource for astronauts living and working at a lunar base.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The living room was windowless; one room was empty, except for a child’s pink scooter that lay abandoned on the floor.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
No one cared—except for the fans.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The moon's south pole region, which is largely unexplored except for a few uncrewed robotic missions, is believed to be home to subsurface water ice that could be a valuable resource for astronauts living and working at a lunar base.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The living room was windowless; one room was empty, except for a child’s pink scooter that lay abandoned on the floor.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
No one cared—except for the fans.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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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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Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just hours after snorting the drug, Sarah awoke to find her girlfriend unresponsive beside her.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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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The Bengals, meanwhile, have zip-zilch-nada defensively other than Trey Hendrickson, who might not play on a short week with a bad back/hip.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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More than 75% of people booked into ICE custody in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than an immigration or traffic-related offense, according to ICE records from October through the end of May.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 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
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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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