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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Earlier this year, researchers used the space telescope to classify the colors of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) — objects beyond the orbit of the eighth planet — in the outer solar system.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Economists expected that a core measurement of PPI that excludes food and energy would slightly increase on an annual basis.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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This generally applies to the think tanks and generally excludes media sites like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg and Reuters, all of which are listed at the end.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Next morning at breakfast Amby complains grandly of his soreness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ninety percent of Republican and 52% of Democrats approved the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Tennessee law that bans transgender treatment for youths under 18.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the state’s recent order bans 7-OH from shelves, other derivatives of kratom could be made without 7-OH.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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This provision prohibits salary-cap circumvention, meaning arrangements by teams to compensate players outside of their employment contracts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The union is seeking a permanent injunction that prohibits both the VPA and Edwards from interfering with the master contract’s grievance and dispute resolution procedures, in an effort to ultimately halt the rollout before any new negotiations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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This approach eliminates the reliance on chemicals, promotes organic and regenerative farming techniques, and aims to increase yields while preserving the health of the land.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The expo-style format also eliminates the stage fright some people might experience presenting their ideas before an audience.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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What keeps them returning isn’t the novelty of wellness, but the consistency of having a system that prevents burnout and sustains performance.—
Irina Logman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Excepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepts. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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