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[ik-sept] / ɪkˈsɛpt /




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They have enviable wealth and careers, except for one who’s relatively less well-off than the rest.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Sounds like a nice little profit, except the reader was upset that he was now going to get killed on taxes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

All state-owned operators in the UK were sent the request for information in April except Govia Thameslink Railway, which had not yet gone into public ownership.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Temperatures are expected to climb another 4 to 6 degrees today except along the Central Coast.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

They’re all from Zara except one that’s from Dad telling me that he needs my help again tomorrow.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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