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as in objecting
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 excluding
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 excepting
The system worked great, excepting the start.
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Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Further, the National Retail Federation reports that July’s core retail sales, excepting autos, gasoline stations and food services, could advance nearly 6% year-over-year in July, citing strong summer sales events led by Amazon Prime Day and the pull-forward effect.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At least on the Eastern Seaboard, everyone–excepting the rich–is dangerously hot and filled with gripes.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Atlassian Central will top out at 183 m (600 ft), making it over twice as tall and – according to the CTBUH, the premier authority on building heights – the world's tallest, excepting proposals that haven't yet been approved.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The games rule Card and board games are great gifts, often inexpensive, fun for many ages – excepting babies, of course – and capable of holding attention for a long time.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The order follows the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Justice Department to release all of the remaining investigation files within a 30-day deadline, excepting redactions to protect victim and witness identities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Plus, most of the set is dishwasher-safe, excepting the whisk and tea tray.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Further, the National Retail Federation reports that July’s core retail sales, excepting autos, gasoline stations and food services, could advance nearly 6% year-over-year in July, citing strong summer sales events led by Amazon Prime Day and the pull-forward effect.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At least on the Eastern Seaboard, everyone–excepting the rich–is dangerously hot and filled with gripes.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excepting
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Riley wrote that his issue with Scorsese’s support of the technology wasn’t as much about objecting to the 83-year-old filmmaker using AI in his work, but rather about using his influence to push others into using it.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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In 2023, the Rutgers University Senate had voted no confidence in Holloway, objecting to several of his actions, including not renewing the contract of Nancy Cantor, the popular chancellor of the Newark campus, and threatening to file an injunction against striking Rutgers faculty.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Courtesy Carvana Carvana spent roughly $171 million on its acquisitions of new Stellantis vehicle franchised dealerships, excluding its most recent purchase of a retailer in Ohio, according to public filings.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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The town halls provided insight on topics including road projects, county assistance programs and protesting property appraisals.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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In the early 1970s, diverse groups protesting Coors consolidated in Northern California.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
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What happened Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment barring prime ministers from serving more than eight years in office.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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The gaming industry is banding together with tribes and unions to urge lawmakers to add language barring prediction markets like Kalshi from offering sports wagers to pending cryptocurrency legislation, according to the text of a letter viewed by Semafor.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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One source with knowledge of early discussions of the executive order said the idea of banning foreign nationals from working on such models had been floated for that order, but the idea never made it into a draft.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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