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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exception
However, there are exceptions that allow a minor to possess a firearm for target practice under adult supervision, for use in the armed forces or for hunting.
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Two mathematicians, for instance, proved a new estimate of the number of possible exceptions to the Riemann hypothesis, arguably the biggest open problem in math.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
But aside from this noisy exception, it is not lost on the United States’ European allies that Trump called on them to take hard power and burden sharing more seriously.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Last month, his office announced, with few exceptions, everyone entering the capitol in Springfield will be screened.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Two mathematicians, for instance, proved a new estimate of the number of possible exceptions to the Riemann hypothesis, arguably the biggest open problem in math.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
But aside from this noisy exception, it is not lost on the United States’ European allies that Trump called on them to take hard power and burden sharing more seriously.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Last month, his office announced, with few exceptions, everyone entering the capitol in Springfield will be screened.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
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The vehicle would reportedly sell for $30,000 but that includes the $7,500 federal tax credit, which is now in doubt because of objections expressed by the incoming Trump administration.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Judge Mould, presiding over the case, has now handed down a judgment overruling their objections.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Last year was an anomaly with three four-star quarterbacks in MBA's Marcel Reed, Ravenwood's Chris Parson and Pope John Paul II's Kenny Minchey.Tom Kreager, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such immigration without right, far from being an anomaly, is part of the human story and America’s DNA.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The complaint, written by a special agent with the FBI, shed new light on the notebook Mangione was found with when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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In September 2017, the complaint states, Rasekhi arrived unannounced at the patient’s home.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Warren's public statement in agreement with Trump on Thursday was a rarity, as the senior senator is known as a progressive and ideological opposite to the president-elect.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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While staunchly remaining independent and committing to staying 100% Mexican-owned, Clase Azul has become quite the business over the past three decades—despite its structure being a rarity today.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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In some of his most extensive remarks since winning the presidential election last month, Trump took questions on a number of subjects.Selina Wang, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Improves Foot Mechanics and Ankle Range of Motion People who forgo shoes regularly tend to have wider feet, fewer toe and foot abnormalities, and higher arches.22 Their big toes tend to point straighter, creating a lower hallux angle, or angle between the big toe and other toes.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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No engine abnormalities were noted in the flight log data, and inspectors found no issues with the airplane brake and anti-skid system, the report said.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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