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They plan to end encounters with humans—perhaps with the exception of feeding the sloths—and pursue accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Unlike governor, these positions typically have very specific duties, and with the exception of attorney general, rarely come with a bully pulpit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Roughly 90% of S&P 500 companies have already delivered earnings results for the quarter, and with the exception of a handful of reports—and none from heavy-hitters—the day was a quiet one.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Colonel Cathcart and Lieutenant Colonel Korn lived and worked in the Group Headquarters building, as did all the members of the headquarters staff, with the exception of the chaplain.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller