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Example Sentences

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All of the recently excavated footprints are evenly spaced except for one print, which is out of line with the others.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Most of their anchovies still remain out of stock, except for a few varieties, including shirasu and white anchovies.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Almost every destination got pricier too, except for flights to Europe and the Caribbean.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

It was silent except for their breathing, which they hadn’t been able to hear for hours.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith