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Example Sentences
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Granada city hall closed all municipal buildings except for those providing emergency and essential services as a precaution.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
It was the kind of drop-everything request familiar to jet-setting professionals, except for one thing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
"We have carried out some geophysical surveys but the buildings have never been dug so their secrets remain hidden except for these rare moments when their outlines appear in the lawns," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
It aligned with the story of the 2026 Sparks, where being fully competitive has been just out of reach except for a few flashes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
They did look alike, except for being different sizes...plus, of course, they had on the famous matching T-shirts.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
