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[ik-sept] / ɪkˈsɛpt /




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Except, after reaching a third successive final, Juventus were beaten by Real Madrid in Amsterdam.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Except catcher Brody Thompson of Alemany retrieved it off a short backstop, underhanded the ball to pitcher Ricky Gonzalez, who tagged out the runner at the plate to end the threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Except for temporary declines during the global financial crisis and the COVID-19-induced recession, the S&P 500’s profit margin has been trending ever higher.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Except for extreme periods during or right after major recessions, there’s actually an inverse relationship between how fast earnings have just grown and how well stocks went on to do in the coming year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Except – I wiggled and jiggled the drawer like we’d done the other day and then – yes, it was there.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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