1
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exceptions
Rogers, of course, is one of the exceptions.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Islamic law requires the deceased to be buried as soon as possible, and ideally within 24 hours of death, but exceptions are allowed, for example in time of war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Social Security benefits also receive substantial protections from most private creditors, though there are important exceptions for certain government debts, child support and other specific obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The park said all guests must also pass through a weapons detection system at the front gate during the summer, and only bags 15 inches by 15 inches by 15 inches are permitted — with exceptions for medical and diaper bags.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
With some exceptions, G6 programs have to wait for Power 4 dominoes to fall before building out their classes.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
With rare exceptions, the America 250 exhibitions and programs of US museums reflect plans set around 2024, rather than in response to the urgency or precarity of the moment.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
City staff approved these exceptions because the plans show other upgrades that make up for them.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Islamic law requires the deceased to be buried as soon as possible, and ideally within 24 hours of death, but exceptions are allowed, for example in time of war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Social Security benefits also receive substantial protections from most private creditors, though there are important exceptions for certain government debts, child support and other specific obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The park said all guests must also pass through a weapons detection system at the front gate during the summer, and only bags 15 inches by 15 inches by 15 inches are permitted — with exceptions for medical and diaper bags.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
With some exceptions, G6 programs have to wait for Power 4 dominoes to fall before building out their classes.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
With rare exceptions, the America 250 exhibitions and programs of US museums reflect plans set around 2024, rather than in response to the urgency or precarity of the moment.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
City staff approved these exceptions because the plans show other upgrades that make up for them.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptions
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Huang made his case as AI has emerged as a political flashpoint, with objections to plans to build more data centers and fears that the speed with which it’s being adopted could spur the layoffs of workers who might not have a safety net.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Add to that Wednesday’s reversal, when Republican legislative leaders rejected Kemp’s push to overhaul Georgia’s political boundaries during a special session despite the governor’s objections.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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His conclusion—alongside that of co-panelists CapitalG’s Mo Jomaa and Notable Capital’s Hans Tung—was that these companies are anomalies.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Both rockets are grounded after recent anomalies.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation and wrongful employment actions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The office investigates complaints filed by students, parents and advocacy groups alleging civil rights violations at schools, colleges and universities that receive federal money.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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However, among the most concerning symptoms were profound abnormalities in blood coagulation, including thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), which place patients at severe risk of internal bleeding and cardiac arrest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The symptoms of breast cancer in men include abnormalities around the breast area, including a lump or swelling, redness or flaky skin, nipple discharge and pain in the nipple area, according to the CDC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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By tracking subtle changes in starlight passing through WASP-121 b's atmosphere as the planet crossed in front of its star, researchers detected differences between atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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