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excepted

[ik-sep-tid] / ɪkˈsɛp tɪd /


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There was another clause in Rashford's contract that allowed other clubs - Liverpool and Manchester City excepted - to buy him for £40m, which expired earlier in July.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Abbott’s spokesperson, Andrew Mahaleris, said the governor’s office “rigorously complies with the Texas Public Information Act and releases any responsive information that is determined to not be confidential or excepted from disclosure.”

From Salon Nov. 21, 2025

“The legislature’s decision to redefine an exception,” the court explained, “does not necessarily mean that the framers of our Constitution intended to enshrine the excepted conduct as a fundamental right.”

From Slate Nov. 14, 2024

Feb. 19: Spring training begins and players exude excitement, part-time Angels employee Anthony Rendon excepted.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2024

During the intervening period I had no time to nurse chimeras; and I believe I was as active and gay as anybody—Adèle excepted.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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