How to Use with the exception of in a Sentence
with the exception of
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The clothes seemed clean after a wash, but with the exception of the chocolate, the stains themselves were only lightened, not removed.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
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And with the exception of California, all of those states have seen the price of residential rate increases rise more slowly than inflation.
—Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024
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Every branch, with the exception of the Marines, failed to meet grade two years in a row.
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 9 Feb. 2024
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Sold out, with the exception of the $6,000 VIP packages for six.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
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In his opinion, with the exception of the last two weeks, the race has been boring.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024
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The track is in the top 5 for all metrics of the chart this week, with the exception of radio airplay.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 July 2024
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There is one per season, with the exception of the first and last seasons.
—Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
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Whether going up or down, with the exception of the viewing spot, this trail is mostly in the shade.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
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The county’s supervisors, with the exception of Zev Yaroslavsky, were ready to pull the plug.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
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State buildings, with the exception of the Florida Capitol where the speech was held, were closed.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
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Plus, it can be used on all types of stovetops with the exception of induction.
—Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
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Even the most skillful politicians, with the exception of Trump, can’t stand alone against nearly the entire GOP.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 31 July 2023
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The whole thing is made from glass, including the lid, with the exception of the metal spout that easily opens and closes with a small turn of the knob.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
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Most do not give refunds on seeds that don’t grow, with the exception of Renee’s Garden.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
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Mostly bike trail, with the exception of downtown Newark.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 11 July 2024
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When 100 years are up, the site will revert back to the city, with the exception of the air space above the podium, hotel and condo towers included.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2024
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Their starting pitching, with the exception of Clarke Schmidt, is intact.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
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The evidence says otherwise, with the exception of Barcelona in 1992.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 21 July 2024
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February is the least common birth month with only 28 days with the exception of 29 every four years.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
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Small grocers tend to dominate across the continent, with the exception of South Africa.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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All of the other motorists, with the exception of a man on a motorcycle, were able to be identified, Grantham said.
—Amanda Karrh, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2023
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San Diego Yellow Cab drivers who are a part of this program cover the entire county, with the exception of the airport.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023
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And like its predecessors—with the exception of Midnight Mass—House of Usher is based on the work of a renowned horror author.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 12 Oct. 2023
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On Thursday, the firms were trading flat to higher, with the exception of Weibo, which was trading about 1% lower.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 3 Aug. 2023
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My family is very tight-knit and supportive now, and with the exception of a few, may have supported me back then, too.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
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Much of the original character was intact throughout with the exception of the kitchens and bathrooms.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 23 Aug. 2023
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While staying true to the original, with the exception of her higher notes at the end, Clarkson does not disappoint.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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That’s because oarfish are fairly rare creatures to spot in the wild, even though they can be found in pretty much every ocean on the planet, with the exception of the coldest seas at the poles.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2024
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The zoo's website notes that dogs and other pets are prohibited, with the exception of service dogs.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
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Similar to gross bookings, the company has managed to grow its revenue in six of the past seven years, with the exception of 2020.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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