exceptions

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From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Neighbouring Papua New Guinea briefly suspended imports of Australian eggs and chicken meat -- although this has since been lifted with some exceptions.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

It first lays out protections afforded to LPRs, declaring that they “shall not” be compelled to prove that they satisfy the requirements for legal entry “unless” one of six exceptions applies.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Each retiree has personal factors that could change the math, and the account order above will have exceptions in particular tax situations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“To the accusation ‘She should not have been kept,’ I reply that according to the third amendment, exceptions may be made.”

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry