as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Recent Examples of except for
The move was backed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the plant operator TEPCO says all radioactive elements have been filtered out except for tritium, levels of which are within safe limits.
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Afp, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Everyone involved was also interviewed by investigators, except for the 13-year-old daughter, whom the mom failed to produce twice, Worthy said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 June 2025
The strikes were intercepted by the U.S. (except for one that was allowed to proceed as there was no risk of contact), and no casualties were reported.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 June 2025
Opened in 1960, Pleasant Hills has sat vacant since 2004, except for intermittent grazing on the property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
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Afp, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Everyone involved was also interviewed by investigators, except for the 13-year-old daughter, whom the mom failed to produce twice, Worthy said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 June 2025
The strikes were intercepted by the U.S. (except for one that was allowed to proceed as there was no risk of contact), and no casualties were reported.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 June 2025
Opened in 1960, Pleasant Hills has sat vacant since 2004, except for intermittent grazing on the property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for except for
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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On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 July 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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Rabbis and cantors at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, a large synagogue in suburban Minneapolis, can now offer blessings, teachings and music during wedding ceremonies for intermarrying couples, as long as the ceremonies do not feature rituals from religions other than Judaism.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The awards are no litmus test of anything other than a certain degree of quality and popularity.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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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