exception
noun
the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted.
exceptions
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pluralof exception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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China has been a challenging market for Hollywood movies in the past few years, with rare exceptions including last year’s “Zootopia 2.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, said there would be "no exceptions for certain weapons or certain people".
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Local government agencies are not obligated to post public records online, with a few exceptions, according to David Loy, legal director at the nonprofit First Amendment Coalition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
You are correct that most forms of insurance can be declined, with some exceptions — homeowners insurance is typically required by a mortgage lender.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
State Department regularly brought African dignitaries to the city, to show the world that the stories in the sensationalist press about race problems in America were exaggerated or exceptions to the rule of racial comity.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
