excepting

Example Sentences

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His plan also includes a new “12-year” limit on the careers of all members of Congress and federal workers, excepting national security personnel, which would force dozens of current GOP lawmakers out of their seats.

From Washington Post

Most of the companies — excepting those working on the coronavirus — are in experimental phases; their applications have yet to return conclusive results.

From New York Times

In their run of eight straight division titles, the Dodgers won as many as 106 games — a franchise record — and as few as 91, excepting the pandemic-shortened season last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Enough of so-called safe spaces on campus where students can hide from the free exchange of ideas, excepting, naturally, the ideas we would like to keep them safe from.

From Washington Post

Tired of trying to persuade you into excepting their dumb ideas, the Democrats now obsess over controlling the environment to force you into a lane.

From Washington Times