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as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of excepted
Other piggyback options include Ryan Yarbrough or Paul Blackburn, two swingmen who are excepted to be in the bullpen.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches are excepted across most of the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The teen is excepted to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford juvenile court.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Their strategies, Apple’s perhaps excepted, are heavily dependent on AI.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
Minnesota is excepted to have a few more openings for high school players in this recruiting cycle and offensive line slots have vacancies.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Bar mitzvah excepted, Michael Dorf says that his affinity for wine began in high school.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches are excepted across most of the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The teen is excepted to be arraigned on Monday in New Bedford juvenile court.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Their strategies, Apple’s perhaps excepted, are heavily dependent on AI.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
Minnesota is excepted to have a few more openings for high school players in this recruiting cycle and offensive line slots have vacancies.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Bar mitzvah excepted, Michael Dorf says that his affinity for wine began in high school.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excepted
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Inserra, one of dozens of critics who objected to The Fort complex being built in a city park, suggested another option that was not being considered.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal reportedly stalled after veto-wielding Security Council members China, Russia and France objected to the draft resolution, which would have authorized military action against Iran.—
Lim Hui Jie,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Russia has been banned from participating in the contest since 2022 over its ongoing war against Ukraine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people connected with the company, including the former chairman of the Coweta County Republican Party, have been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars and barred from acting as an investment adviser in the state.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than 600,000 people will be barred from returning to their homes in the area north of Israel, the defense minister said, part of a broader Israeli offensive into the country that critics have characterized as an invasion.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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If no one gets more than 50% on the first count, the lowest performing candidate is eliminated and their supporter's next choices are counted until someone gets a majority.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The defeat to Bosnia added more misery for four-time champion Italy after being eliminated by Sweden and North Macedonia, respectively, in the qualifying playoffs for the last two World Cups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Excepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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