exception

Example Sentences

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Good Friday derbies between St Helens and Wigan rarely disappoint and the final stages of this encounter were no exception.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The exception is a 15% tax rate on drugs coming from the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Since winning the World Cup in 2006, the Azzurri have largely disappointed in international tournaments - with the exception of their surprise victory at the Euros in 2021 against England at Wembley.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Last April was an exception because the recovery was so explosive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Chokecherry may be no place for hate now, but we’re willing to make an exception for a certain vlogger.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman