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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Example Sentences

I built upon that sole copy until I had every one of his books except for his most recent, “The Last Chairlift.”

From Los Angeles Times

Severe to extreme heatwaves have been declared in every state and territory in Australia, except for Queensland, with high temperatures forecast for days.

From BBC

During those first months after the fire, the street was eerily empty except for the National Guard, which took position for weeks on the north side below the burn zone.

From Los Angeles Times

For now, Chambliss is content piling up plays that astound football fans across the country—except for those who know him best.

From The Wall Street Journal

Comcast opted to cast off the still-profitable cable channels, except for the perennially popular Bravo!, as Wall Street has soured on the business, which has been contracting amid a consumer shift to streaming.

From Los Angeles Times