excepted

Example Sentences

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Pfeiffer explained that employees of the FBI and CIA are in the excepted service because of concerns about espionage, criminal activity and malfeasance.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

“The legislature’s decision to redefine an exception,” the court explained, “does not necessarily mean that the framers of our Constitution intended to enshrine the excepted conduct as a fundamental right.”

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

With the projected fall in the school-age population, it appears the challenge for the state sector to accommodate potential extra children is one, local pinch points excepted, that it can largely manage.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Feb. 19: Spring training begins and players exude excitement, part-time Angels employee Anthony Rendon excepted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024

A man does not like to prove such a truth; Byron excepted from the category, jealousy.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker