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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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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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But putting storage on display in the name of democratizing culture assumes objects’ accessibility is only about space and physical access, and that curatorial interpretation is a screen rather than a bridge to the thing itself.
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Newsom also objects to the California billionaire tax because the revenues would mainly be used to fund state spending on Medicaid, and not on other needs.
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The exclusive, small club of presidents excludes only one.
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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But today nobody complains about the cost of his castles.
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Never says a word, never complains about it, right?
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The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.
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In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
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Chicago’s ethics ordinance prohibits former officials who managed a contract to represent that vendor after leaving City Hall.
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Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
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This eliminates the single point of failure.
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This distinction eliminates dependence on foreign sources and grants operators total control over their fuel supply chain.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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“Excepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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