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[ik-sept] / ɪkˈsɛpt /




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It’s essentially something between olive oil and olio santo, except it’s a little sweeter and less spicy.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

RIG climbed 1.2% from a year ago, rising across all of Nestlé’s businesses except the troubled infant formula division.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

No-one wants to talk politics, except to say that they think the whole controversy has been blown out of proportion.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Now, no plastic water bottles are allowed except the ones sold in the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The dead man had worn his long brown hair loose, except for a single lock at the temple, matted with red ochre.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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