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• There was some fog near the ground but the skies above were clear, save for a few wisps of cirrus clouds.
  — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
• The tunnels are dark — most of the network, save for the entrances, is out of the reach of sunlight — and dank.
  — Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
• And save for 2022, he’s been in the thick of playoff races every year he’s been in the majors.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023
• Since then, nothing – save for one coat of paint – had been added or changed.
  — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The actress sings the songs herself, save for one track heard on a jukebox.
  — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
• Bobrovsky didn’t even have to make a save for the last 90 seconds as the defense stood their ice.
  — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
• Wintour has co-chaired the Met Gala yearly since 1995, save for two years.
  — Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
• The rest of her face, save for her eyebrows, seems mostly free of makeup.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
• There are no towels or sheets here save for a bit of paper around the headrest.
  — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 July 2024
• The piebald buck was almost entirely white, save for the backs of its ears and a small swirl of tan hair on its face.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2024
• For her hair, Riddle pulled her long blond tresses back, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
  — Julia Teti, WWD, 9 July 2024
• Smith made another strong save for Gotham in the 43rd minute, denying Weaver.
  — oregonlive, 9 July 2023
• The only problem is figuring out which events to hit and which to save for next year.
  — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
• Ford says every panel on the GTD is carbon fiber, save for its door skins.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
• All the book’s action — save for a few brief interludes — takes place on the planet Sask-E, or Sasky.
  — Paul Di Filippo, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
• The pause has enabled many to pay down other types of debt and save for homes, or just keep up with the rising cost of living.
  — Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
• Gaines begins filling jars full of the honey to save for later.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
• The decor in Sea Tavern is minimal, save for a large neon blue lobster wall art piece.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
• Nate Stern threw five scoreless innings with four strikeouts and Tyler Page earned the save for Loyola (1-0).
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
• The loss of office and the betrayal of his daughters leaves him soon alone and friendless, save for his loyal fool, out in a wild storm.
  — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
• The listing ticked all the boxes, save for that separate dining room.
  — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024
• The marketplace has almost cleared of shoppers, save for a handful of stragglers here and there.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
• The video introduced the artist’s alter ego Scarlet, the namesake of her new album, who walks the streets naked save for a head-to-toe coating of fresh blood.
  — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 22 Sep. 2023
• The character of Miko is out of the picture for much of the story, save for the film’s opening and the climax, in which Ben is forced to face his own, well, shortcomings.
  — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
• The pros and cons of both, as well as expert advice on making the most of this service The counters in this kitchen are bare save for a coffee maker.
  — Cameron Sperance, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2023
• Grande went on to barely break a sweat while eating the spicy vegan wings, save for an inaudible burp here and there.
  — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
• Time to Save for a Down Payment The amount of time required to save for a down payment was factored based on average income.
  — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2023
• The production version, the GM EV1, had all the latest tech save for its reliance on lead-acid batteries.
  — Kevin A. Wilson, Car and Driver, 31 Mar. 2023
• The bakers are told every single challenge — save for the technicals — right when they're cast on the show, The Guardian reported.
  — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• Silence, save for the handful of journalists who made the trip north from Portland clearing their throats and tapping their phones.
  — oregonlive, 7 July 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024