- plural of exception.
exceptions
Example Sentences
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There are going to be exceptions to the rule, but oftentimes you see even these candidates leveraging social media and talking policy in a different way.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
While that’s the usual reaction, there are exceptions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
All employees will be automatically enrolled, external in a workplace pension if they are aged 22 or above and earn over £10,000, although there are exceptions.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
How much was actually paid down can usually only be estimated, though there are exceptions.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Because of the loss of a year’s eligibility, most major colleges didn’t like Prop 48 cases and tried to avoid them, with rare exceptions.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
