exempt

Example Sentences

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“The proposed settlement agreement to exempt only houses of worship and not secular nonprofits would have been unfair and a violation of church-state separation,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Treasurys also offer a tax advantage: While CD interest is generally taxed at the federal, state and local levels, interest on Treasurys is exempt from state and local taxes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Diesel that powers tractors and other non-road vehicles and engines is typically almost $1 cheaper as it is exempt from certain taxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

In Wales, meanwhile, the UDA system is being scrapped from April with those patients who are not exempt paying 50% of the cost of treatment, and dentists paid £150 an hour for their time.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But HEW did not exempt those procedures; in fact, it later clarified the law to specifically include them.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot