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as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of excepted
Other piggyback options include Ryan Yarbrough or Paul Blackburn, two swingmen who are excepted to be in the bullpen.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches are excepted across most of the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The teen is excepted to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford juvenile court.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Their strategies, Apple’s perhaps excepted, are heavily dependent on AI.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
Minnesota is excepted to have a few more openings for high school players in this recruiting cycle and offensive line slots have vacancies.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Bar mitzvah excepted, Michael Dorf says that his affinity for wine began in high school.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches are excepted across most of the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The teen is excepted to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford juvenile court.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Their strategies, Apple’s perhaps excepted, are heavily dependent on AI.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
Minnesota is excepted to have a few more openings for high school players in this recruiting cycle and offensive line slots have vacancies.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Bar mitzvah excepted, Michael Dorf says that his affinity for wine began in high school.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excepted
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Inserra, one of dozens of critics who objected to The Fort complex being built in a city park, suggested another option that was not being considered.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal reportedly stalled after veto-wielding Security Council members China, Russia and France objected to the draft resolution, which would have authorized military action against Iran.—
Lim Hui Jie,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Using unique identifiers attached to each arrestee, The Post excluded a number of apparent duplicate arrests from its analysis.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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On the supply side, China, Thailand, Pakistan and South Korea have restricted exports, while Russia has banned gasoline exports amid the war with Ukraine.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Travelers to Thailand are being reminded that electronic cigarettes are strictly banned in the country — with violators facing steep fines or even prison time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The state's Department of Environmental Protection has barred water and sewage from being supplied to them for now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bong Joon-Ho, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite, was also once barred from receiving government funding for his left-leaning films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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If no one gets more than 50% on the first count, the lowest performing candidate is eliminated and their supporter's next choices are counted until someone gets a majority.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The defeat to Bosnia added more misery for four-time champion Italy after being eliminated by Sweden and North Macedonia, respectively, in the qualifying playoffs for the last two World Cups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Excepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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