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The WTO said that all of those components were around their trend levels, except for the measure for electronic components, which “has risen firmly above trend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Voter Steven Travers told The Times that he didn’t feel like there were many options for him in the mayoral election this year, except for the incumbent Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Most of their anchovies still remain out of stock, except for a few varieties, including shirasu and white anchovies.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

"I live in Bolivia and all my team - except for my coach - are from Argentina," Prado Angelo said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Allana, he decided, would be a study in yellows and pinks except for the shirt she was wearing.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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