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Example Sentences

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This mechanism works in a way that is similar to a human whistle, except the airflow that creates the sound becomes turbulent inside the horse's larynx rather than at the lips.

From Science Daily

Duane would eventually give names to all of his friends except for one, but C.C., as I shall now spell it, was his first.

From Literature

The whole village was hungry, except the miller and his family.

From Literature

But it does that almost every quarter, except during bear markets.

From MarketWatch

Until now, the teenager has been restricted to just 89 minutes in the Premier League despite being in the squad for all the games except one.

From BBC