as in except
not including
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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All polls, except for one heavily skewed toward the Democrats by a Trump hater who called it totally wrong the last time, have me up, BY A LOT.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
There are no huge nutrient differences except for a little less fiber.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The soundstage was dark, except for a single ghost light at its center.
—EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
So, the whole year is Halloween except for my birthday.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
There are no huge nutrient differences except for a little less fiber.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The soundstage was dark, except for a single ghost light at its center.
—EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
So, the whole year is Halloween except for my birthday.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The unit is located on the lower level of a duplex with access to a private backyard that sits beside a quiet creek.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Both Robbie and Ackerley have been extremely private throughout her pregnancy: other than having a representative confirm the news on their behalf, neither has spoken publicly about the matter.Vogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Bengals don't have many good options on the roster who can get to the quarterback other than Trey Hendrickson.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
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