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The rest of the firms are expected to receive $100 million, except for startup Diraq, which is slated to get $38 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

It’s the first time a healthy Ohtani has been out of back-to-back batting orders, except for the paternity list, since the universal designated hitter rule was implemented in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

What’s Next: Starting May 19, Delta will stop serving beverages and snacks on flights shorter than 350 miles, except for passengers in first class.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It was a good stick: straight and thick and so smooth it might have been polished, except for one little pointed bump in the middle.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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