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The Postal Service agreed with all recommendations on how to protect against future problems, except for one that suggested promptly notifying customers impacted by new regional transportation plans.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
To the right you can see that all of these bonds are trading at premiums to par, except for the Treasury note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
There would be no deductibles, co-pays or other forms of cost-sharing, except for some brand-name prescription drugs if generics are available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
"I bought a business that was very difficult for anyone except for that guy to run."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Everybody else was all over the room, except for Pearl at her desk, not taking part.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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