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excepting

[ik-sep-ting] / ɪkˈsɛp tɪŋ /










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That would make India more or less even with other big trading partners, excepting Mexico and Canada.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

His clean-shaven face is ruddy and, excepting a divot between his eyebrows, unwrinkled.

From New York Times Nov. 5, 2023

He said most of the bloc's 15 member states were prepared to participate in the standby force excepting those also under military rule - Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea - and tiny Cape Verde.

From Reuters Aug. 18, 2023

The report is due on Thursday and many in Westminster are excepting them to recommend a suspension which would be enough to trigger a recall petition - which would likely lead to a by-election.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2023

Once they do I realize that the saloon is empty excepting for the bartender, polishing glasses.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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