as in except
not including
apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Setting itself apart from standard suburban food courts (fantastic in their own right, of course) Katella Commons aims to be a culinary ecosystem featuring 21 kitchens and six distinct bar and lounge concepts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Keep food bags apart from bags that are used to carry cleaners, books, and other household items.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Setting itself apart from standard suburban food courts (fantastic in their own right, of course) Katella Commons aims to be a culinary ecosystem featuring 21 kitchens and six distinct bar and lounge concepts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Keep food bags apart from bags that are used to carry cleaners, books, and other household items.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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Teacher Claire Jakubiszyn knelt beside a 7-year-old boy, counting beads for an art project.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The apartment was unusually still, my coffee beside me gone cold, as if bracing for what would come next.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Holly didn't have access to the safe except for brief times when it was opened by his father, according to the lawyer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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