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That normally would have opened the door for his great rival, Alcaraz, except for the fact that Alcaraz was back in Spain nursing a wrist injury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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
It was the lowest annual total since 2017–18, except for 2020-21, when Covid restrictions were in place.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
In addition, all screen time is banned except for academic instruction in computer science and for state assessments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The wall extends in all directions, except for the part that is the stone wall with the false light.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
