except for

Idioms  

1. Also, with the exception of. Other than, were it not for. For example, Except for Jack, everyone came to the party, or With the exception of the weather, everything went extremely well. [c. 1600]

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except for

They have enviable wealth and careers, except for one who’s relatively less well-off than the rest.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

Italy's men's national team has been managed by an Italian throughout its history except for two occasions.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

So, no more than three of its five members could come from one party, and none could be fired except for cause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

And except for a single mention at the top of each opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas’ and Kavanaugh’s respective majority writings even use different shorthand names for the law.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

Mom and Aunt Jen are deep in conversation before the car even leaves the driveway, but Avery doesn’t say anything except for “hi.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison