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[ik-sept] / ɪkˈsɛpt /




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The net expense ratios are the same as the full expense ratios in the funds’ prospectuses, except for two of them.

From MarketWatch

Under U.K. rules, Rio Tinto cannot pursue Glencore for at least six months, except in specific circumstances, such as a rival suitor emerging.

From The Wall Street Journal

The figure was also lower than any of the intervening years except 2020, when the pandemic meant fewer drivers on the roads.

From BBC

I’d say he couldn’t be sincere if he tried, except Powell actually does try for one scene and the bleary, terrified look in his eyes is devastating.

From Los Angeles Times

All the defendants from the first trial - except Corner - are on conditional bail after spending about 18 months in custody.

From BBC