exception

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Since winning the World Cup in 2006, the Azzurri have largely disappointed in international tournaments - with the exception of their surprise victory at the Euros in 2021 against England at Wembley.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We learned a lot from German Wikipedia and Stack Overflow about how A.I. restrictions can be implemented and what constitutes a reasonable exception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Ten of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors were down 8.3% on average in March, with the energy sector being the lone exception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With the exception of farmers who own fenced-off fields, the rest must keep their flocks in their pens.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

One exception is a 2001 report by the Capital Times in Madison, Wisconsin.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander