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Mom’s kids did well too, save for the son who became a hack writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The company separately said its fiscal fourth-quarter guidance would be generally in line with its prior outlook, save for an unexpected “benefit from tariff refunds.”

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

But today's prospective buyers tend to be juggling high rental costs too, making it harder to save for a deposit.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The irony of me detailing this entire saga is that, currently, as I type, I’m sitting across from my fruit bowl, which is empty save for three sad-looking bananas.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

With the full sunlight shining down she scarcely glittered at all, save for where the darkest shadows touched her.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman