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On Monday he was nearly perfect through the first 5-1/3 innings, with the exception of Corbin Carroll’s first-inning double.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
They plan to end encounters with humans—perhaps with the exception of feeding the sloths—and pursue accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The EES is used by EU countries -- with the exception of Ireland and Cyprus -- and other nations that are part of the Schengen free movement area, including Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
It is his first date in a long time; with the exception of a few forgettable affairs at Columbia he’s been with no one seriously since Ruth.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
