exception
Example Sentences
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The few exceptions included children of foreign diplomats, enemies during “hostile occupation,” and Native American tribal nations.
“We thought that we fit clearly in that exception,” he said.
However, there are some exceptions where the FCA may consider cases fair even if any of the above applies.
From BBC
Ten of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors were down 8.3% on average in March, with the energy sector being the lone exception.
With the exception of farmers who own fenced-off fields, the rest must keep their flocks in their pens.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
