1
as in objects
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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2
as in excludes
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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General relativity suggests that objects with mass cause spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026 -
While not considered an extinction-level threat, objects this size are still regarded as potentially hazardous on a regional scale.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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That too excludes it from the growth comparison.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Never says a word, never complains about it, right?—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Anushka complains about the agreement that asks users to accept 97 pages of terms and conditions in 7-point font, but these guys don’t even see themselves as car manufacturers.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of a draft ordinance that bans parking on Highway 1 about 900 feet north of the bridge and 700 feet south of the bridge.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The law also bans federal law enforcement from using state and local facilities for immigration enforcement.—
Natalia Mittelstadt,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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Legal and privacy concerns The lawsuit accuses Amazon of violating the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits deceptive and unfair business practices.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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When a court issues a domestic violence protective order, federal law prohibits the restrained person from possessing a gun.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The tool eliminates the need for traditional public health data reports and fact sheets, which are limited to specific time periods and health categories.—
Velvet Wu
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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That’s in contrast to local elections, where garnering a majority vote in a primary marks an outright win and eliminates the holding of a general election.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The Crock-Pot also has a locking lid that prevents spills when traveling.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Choosing minimal furniture and one standout piece prevents clutter and creates a more intentional design.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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“Excepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepts. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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