sans

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But that’s little consolation since so-called core prices, sans food and energy, rose 0.4% in April, an acceleration from 0.2% in March, and 2.8% for 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Over the weekend, he canceled plans for his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, a real-estate buddy who lacks any professional diplomatic experience, to resume the discussions sans Vance.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Ortiz is a trained actor and has occasionally appeared on camera as himself, sans puppets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

All the menu items, sans tax, total to $30.12.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

He looked like a very young Teddy Roosevelt, sans moustache, about to lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill or go out and track a wildebeest or something.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt