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Example Sentences

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All of the recently excavated footprints are evenly spaced except for one print, which is out of line with the others.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Voter Steven Travers told The Times that he didn’t feel like there were many options for him in the mayoral election this year, except for the incumbent Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Most of their anchovies still remain out of stock, except for a few varieties, including shirasu and white anchovies.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The worst outcome, in other words, except for all the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It was silent except for their breathing, which they hadn’t been able to hear for hours.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith