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Example Sentences

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Following the end of the war on April 30, 1975, embargoes and sanctions stymied Vietnam’s economy and access to global culture – except for Sweden.

From Salon

My Magic 8 Ball sees little to look forward to except a lot of laughs — because we’ll need to crack up at the cruelty to keep from crying, you know?

From Los Angeles Times

FedEx operations will be largely shut on New Year’s Day, except for its premium Custom Critical service.

From Barron's

The shots are done weekly, except when she feels like she can go 10 or 12 days.

From Los Angeles Times

The story might have stopped there except the paramedic slipped Dale's business card into Jonathan's bag.

From BBC