1
as in objections
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 anomalies
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 exceptions
The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Studios will determine the exceptions on minimum ticket prices for film rental calculation, a significant concern during previous National Cinema Days.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on areas where exceptions are common, as these often cause problems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But there are a few exceptions, and just recently more availability of higher-end women’s skis.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But subsequent measures backed by special interests weakened the Gann limit by creating exceptions for education and transportation spending as well as substituting a far more generous inflation factor.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Shows made in New Zealand are an exceptions as its government reimburses 20% of the money that studios spend in the country.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are exceptions as certain charitable organizations such as churches and church schools may be exempt from filing the IRS From 990 and maintain their tax-exempt status.
—Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Studios will determine the exceptions on minimum ticket prices for film rental calculation, a significant concern during previous National Cinema Days.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on areas where exceptions are common, as these often cause problems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But there are a few exceptions, and just recently more availability of higher-end women’s skis.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But subsequent measures backed by special interests weakened the Gann limit by creating exceptions for education and transportation spending as well as substituting a far more generous inflation factor.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Shows made in New Zealand are an exceptions as its government reimburses 20% of the money that studios spend in the country.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are exceptions as certain charitable organizations such as churches and church schools may be exempt from filing the IRS From 990 and maintain their tax-exempt status.
—Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptions
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Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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For example, using Oracle EBS’s Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) or PL/SQL APIs, an ML model can be set up to analyze data in real time and make informed predictions or detect anomalies.Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Police have also linked him to online writings that address deeper cultural complaints about the dehumanizing impacts of corporate profiteering.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 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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Like the Dutch study, IDENTIFY detected some specific kinds of DNA abnormalities, including gains and losses of multiple chromosomes, that were much more likely to be seen in the people with cancer, whereas other patterns were associated with less worrying outcomes like uterine fibroids.ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
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The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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“Exceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceptions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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