Example Sentences

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But with a few exceptions, they don’t tend to be as fascinating as the day-to-day mystery of risking one’s faith in other people.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

From the very beginning, these laws have included exceptions for the life of the mother.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Well, there is certainly a sense within the camp that the team that started in Orlando, barring maybe one or two exceptions, will be the side that begins the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Recent audits show Section 702 database queries have a 98.6% compliance rate, and the exceptions include typos and small errors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Money’s easy to make if it’s money you want. But with a few exceptions people don’t want money. They want luxury and they want love and they want admiration.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck