exception

Example Sentences

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The Internal Revenue Service took exception to the company’s tax-exempt religious status, and by 1985 the business owed roughly $1.5 million in back taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The SoCal punk rock beginnings of Goldenvoice will always find a way to break through at Coachella and this year’s inclusion of Suicidal Tendencies is no exception.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Japan is no exception and efforts are belatedly being made to tackle the problem, from dedicated lawyers to teams monitoring social media for offensive posts.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And, with the odd exception, they tend to communicate by radio when they're on the pit wall, even if they are sitting next to each other.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nhamo copied everything, with the exception of sticking her hand down holes.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer