exempt

Example Sentences

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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 Florida, if you are married and your spouse lives in the home after you move to a nursing home, the home is exempt from Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Beretta, which already owns about 9.95% of Sturm Ruger’s RGR 5.61%increase; green up pointing triangle outstanding common stock, asked the board to exempt the transaction from Ruger’s shareholder-rights plan, or poison pill, adopted last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Though I was draft age as the Korean War began, I was exempt from service as long as I was enrolled as a student.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson