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exception

[ik-sep-shuhn] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃən /




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The one big exception: if changes are made to the ticket after booking, like shifting the date or the time of departure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The few exceptions included children of foreign diplomats, enemies during “hostile occupation,” and Native American tribal nations.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We thought that we fit clearly in that exception,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, there are some exceptions where the FCA may consider cases fair even if any of the above applies.

From BBC

Ten of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors were down 8.3% on average in March, with the energy sector being the lone exception.

From The Wall Street Journal