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Example Sentences

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The Mugabes, except for Bellarmine, are believed to be living in Zimbabwe.

From BBC

Everything is quiet except for the smack of our running shoes, hitting the sidewalk in unison.

From Literature

Mom and Aunt Jen are deep in conversation before the car even leaves the driveway, but Avery doesn’t say anything except for “hi.”

From Literature

“You’re my favorite person. You always were when we were younger, and you are again now. And I’m my favorite version of myself with you. Except for the times when I’m my least favorite version of myself with you, because I get all confused and overwhelmed. And . . . I’m not very good at this.”

From Literature

"We expected this to happen anywhere except for Raouche," he said.

From BBC