with the exception of
idiom
: not including (someone or something)
It's all here, with the exception of the sweater.
With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.
Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.
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And with the exception of London and Paris, none of them do.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
All data is from the 2023-24 school year, with the exception of Birdville's school district whose data is from the 2022-23 school year, the most recent year available.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
The level of Uncertainty has been historically high since 2016 with the exception of a few years after the Covid shutdown when consumers were more confident about growth and policy.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mostly dry conditions are expected in Central Florida on Saturday with the exception of slight chances of a stray shower for areas in the north, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Mallory Nicholls said.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
All data is from the 2023-24 school year, with the exception of Birdville's school district whose data is from the 2022-23 school year, the most recent year available.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
The level of Uncertainty has been historically high since 2016 with the exception of a few years after the Covid shutdown when consumers were more confident about growth and policy.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mostly dry conditions are expected in Central Florida on Saturday with the exception of slight chances of a stray shower for areas in the north, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Mallory Nicholls said.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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“With the exception of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20exception%20of. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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