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The EES is used by EU countries -- with the exception of Ireland and Cyprus -- and other nations that are part of the Schengen free movement area, including Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Top candidates, with the exception of Thurmond, are slated to appear in a Thursday night debate hosted by CBS California and the San Francisco Examiner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
I'd treated the week of the game as a normal week, with the exception of Wednesday which was our usual day off.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
I’d never heard Chavez complain about anything at the Academy, with the exception of the pain that push-ups caused his one bad elbow.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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