save for
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: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)
The park was deserted save for a few joggers.
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Overseas, the movie — which faced numerous delays due to the pandemic and labor strikes — is unfurling in virtually every territory, save for a few Middle Eastern markets because of Ramadan.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Accessories worn by Macron were minimal, save for a pair of statement earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
But that’s where the substantive contributions stopped, save for 10 assists from Heat point guard Davion Mitchell and 15 points from Duncan Robinson, with better balance carrying Minnesota to the victory.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Individuals are less likely to save for emergencies or retirement, go on vacation or afford healthy food because more of their income is going toward housing.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Accessories worn by Macron were minimal, save for a pair of statement earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
But that’s where the substantive contributions stopped, save for 10 assists from Heat point guard Davion Mitchell and 15 points from Duncan Robinson, with better balance carrying Minnesota to the victory.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Individuals are less likely to save for emergencies or retirement, go on vacation or afford healthy food because more of their income is going toward housing.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Save for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20for. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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