as in except
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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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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Khai was also featured sitting beside her mom on a rollercoaster before the third slide featured her hugging Mickey Mouse.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 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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Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Software: Advanced Gestures for Mac Productivity That the Magic Mouse remains the same, other than the USB-C port, isn't all bad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 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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