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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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The North Dakota library is also the place to see iconic Teddy Roosevelt objects.
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The depth and detail will enable astronomers to chart new planets, new asteroids, new galaxies and other, rarer objects.
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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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If he had been forced to stick with readily available materials, Rashid complains, the deck behind the house would have been green or brown.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.
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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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The researchers’ method, detailed in the journal Chemical Engineering, completely eliminates the drying process, turning moisture to an advantage.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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