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exception

[ik-sep-shuhn] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃən /




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The lone exception might be Rocco, Zoe’s pet rock, whose complicated relationship with Elmo has become part of children’s television lore.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

"In the last 25 years, we have been governed by anti‑Fujimori governments," she said, making a single exception for Alan Garcia.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s theoretically impossible for all AI-using hedge funds to be above average, once AI becomes the rule and not the exception.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

They plan to end encounters with humans—perhaps with the exception of feeding the sloths—and pursue accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Her mind, it was soon clear, was as active as ever, but the power of speech did not return—with the exception of three words.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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