How to Use with the exception of in a Sentence

with the exception of

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  • There is one per season, with the exception of the first and last seasons.
    — Eric Todisco, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2022
  • In his opinion, with the exception of the last two weeks, the race has been boring.
    — Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024
  • Chances of rain are very low, with the exception of a brief coastal shower toward the end of the week.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Every branch, with the exception of the Marines, failed to meet grade two years in a row.
    — Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, it can be used on all types of stovetops with the exception of induction.
    — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Whether going up or down, with the exception of the viewing spot, this trail is mostly in the shade.
    — Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
  • And to have a place near God as near as any other soul, with the exception of John.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The track is in the top 5 for all metrics of the chart this week, with the exception of radio airplay.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 July 2024
  • Very enjoyable with the exception of the final score and the atrocious calls.
    — Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • All of those items were sent to the archives with the exception of the perishables, which were destroyed.
    — Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Well, maybe with the exception of Lilly because of the diet drugs.
    — Andy Mills, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Three weeks after planting their seeds the boys told me, that with the exception of the basil, nothing sprouted.
    — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • The same goes for pillows, with the exception of memory foam styles, which should be spot-cleaned instead.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Her makeup, with the exception of her matte lipstick, was even-toned and glowy; her skin like a porcelain doll.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The flight was nearly full with the exception of a few seats; the two seats next to the missing door plug happened to be empty.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Iowa has more wind turbines than any other state with the exception of Texas, a state more than 4 times its size.
    — Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Adding to the first floor’s ambiance are hardwood floors, used throughout this area, with the exception of the laundry room.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • And the desserts, with the exception of the chocolate soufflé, will be under $20.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
  • That's with the exception of its wind division, which remains by far its smallest in terms of revenue.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • All of them, with the exception of Team Recycled.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There is no seating at West End, with the exception of a few tables outside.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Its two-page cocktail menu changes seasonally with the exception of a few mainstays.
    — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The Coverups have played at least one gig a year, with the exception of 2020, since forming.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Lake Bluff has a home rule sales tax of 1 %, which is collected on all goods with the exception of groceries.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Most do not give refunds on seeds that don’t grow, with the exception of Renee’s Garden.
    — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2022
  • The same goes for the Chargers’ defense with the exception of James and Mack.
    — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • All Democrats, with the exception of two who supported the measure and one who voted present, were against it as well.
    — Brian Evans,sean Conlon, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And with the exception of Reese due to his foul trouble, the other four played at least 32 minutes each.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As mentioned, the acting races also remain thrillingly up in the air—with the exception of lead actress.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The other is rendered more uniformly in black, with the exception of a few gray hits for the branding and the inside of the cage.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

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