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exception

[ik-sep-shuhn] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃən /




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More and more dentists have decided to to remove NHS patients and do private work only, though some make exceptions for children.

From BBC

At the time, Americans mainly cheered that conquest, with the notable exception of a newly elected congressman, Abraham Lincoln.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most were in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela, when seized, with the exception of Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, which was seized on Jan. 7 by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US State Department said exceptions to this ban do "not apply to fans or spectators".

From BBC

“Multiple proceedings have now affirmed what we have stated from the outset: Venture Global has fully honored the clear and mutually agreed-upon terms of our long-term contracts without exception,” a company spokesperson told Barron’s.

From Barron's