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Example Sentences

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Then, all fire damages, except for $1 billion dollars covered by customer-paid insurance, are covered by the state wildfire fund.

From Los Angeles Times

Under South Korea's constitution, sitting presidents are immune from criminal persecution, except for on charges of insurrection and treason.

From BBC

“They live in a place that, for the most part, is inaccessible, except for people who have submersibles or remotely operated vehicles,” Robison said in a phone call.

From Los Angeles Times

Even including lease commitments barely moves the needle, except for Amazon, whose leverage ratio rises above a still unconcerning 1.

From Barron's

The unlit house was silent except for the ticking of a grandfather clock somewhere on the first floor.

From Literature