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

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Almost every destination got pricier too, except for flights to Europe and the Caribbean.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It was the lowest annual total since 2017–18, except for 2020-21, when Covid restrictions were in place.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

By eleven o’clock that morning, the school is deserted except for the Jesuit professors.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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