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exception

[ik-sep-shuhn] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃən /




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But in a country where the average income is far below such sums, the issue continues to rankle and the latest announcement is no exception.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

With rare exception, “Primetime” doesn’t have the guts to look its predators in the eye.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

With the exception of around a two-week period, most sailors on the Petersen still had access to email on shared computers with a secure internet connection, said Shepardson, the machinist’s mate.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Does it offer the still-working exception for required distributions?

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

There is one common exception to this rule.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Those exceptions underline just how extraordinary Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had to be.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

With a few exceptions, the Cayenne base and S are identical to the Turbo.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

But other schools have looked for wiggle room, and the new IRS rule does have some exceptions.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

In Texas, legal malpractice claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, although certain exceptions may extend the filing deadline.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Like all vegetarians, I had to decide on my rules and exceptions.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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