as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Charlotte forecast Charlotte should be sunny to mostly sunny through at least Monday, except for late Wednesday and early Thursday, according to the NWS forecast.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Jurors saw a 40-minute compilation video of the confrontation and the run-up to it — all silent, except for a 911 call played over one video after the stabbing, and a clip from a responding NYPD officer’s body camera.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Aronimink is marked by its 180 bunkers that frame the landing areas, except for the longest hitters.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Last week, the House ended the DHS shutdown with a bill that funds all the agencies except for ICE and parts of CBP, both which received an influx of money last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Jurors saw a 40-minute compilation video of the confrontation and the run-up to it — all silent, except for a 911 call played over one video after the stabbing, and a clip from a responding NYPD officer’s body camera.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Aronimink is marked by its 180 bunkers that frame the landing areas, except for the longest hitters.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Last week, the House ended the DHS shutdown with a bill that funds all the agencies except for ICE and parts of CBP, both which received an influx of money last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 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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That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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During a visit to Disney World in November 2022, Chris Evans posed beside Mickey Mouse.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
13 May 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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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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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/except%20for. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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