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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While some vendors have made exceptions so far, Simpson fears even higher prices this winter could change that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Many state abortion bans include exceptions for ectopic pregnancies.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
“We came across specific requests from county officials like in Yuma, Arizona, asking for exceptions because they needed these workers, they didn’t have enough help.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Even among the official exceptions, players still tended to enjoy deep runs at the tournament.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
One of the few exceptions to that rule, of course, was me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
