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Example Sentences

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“Research data in the briefs shows that, over the past five years, the number of students experiencing homelessness has increased within every racial and ethnic group — except Filipino students,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

All of xAI’s co-founders, except Elon Musk, have reportedly left the company, which Musk said was “not built right.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"He didn't have anything except enthusiasm and talent, and he did have a talent," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A row of seats turns into the economy version of a lie-flat bed, except with stuffies for kids instead of fancy amenity kits with designer skin care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“But these are beautiful, Theo. They could hang in a museum, except that—” And then I don’t know how to finish the sentence.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse