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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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