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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Because of its desert climate, Arizona doesn't follow daylight saving time (with the exception of the Navajo Nation).
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
During her musical appearance in the long-running sketch comedy show, Gaga's hair was in long black locks, with the exception of her baby bangs.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
So far all have been men, and eight of the nine — with the exception of American Avery Brundage — have hailed from Europe.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Ne Zha grew up around humans who, with the exception of his loving parents, were afraid of him in the Chentang Pass.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
During her musical appearance in the long-running sketch comedy show, Gaga's hair was in long black locks, with the exception of her baby bangs.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
So far all have been men, and eight of the nine — with the exception of American Avery Brundage — have hailed from Europe.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Ne Zha grew up around humans who, with the exception of his loving parents, were afraid of him in the Chentang Pass.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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