except for
preposition
1
: with the exception of
everyone was gone except for me
2
: were it not for
except for you I would be dead
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Examples of except for in a Sentence
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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All of these crafts are generally celebrated, except for CG and VFX, which are largely perceived as something that requires less effort or craft than practical work.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
All of the hotels' public spaces and facilities are accessible for guests with disabilities, except for the spa, which is only partially accessible.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
Overall, almost all automakers reported better sales in 2024 compared to the previous year, except for Stellantis and Tesla.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Washington was in third place, having performed consistently well across most metrics, except for its higher-than-average level of alcohol consumption.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
All of the hotels' public spaces and facilities are accessible for guests with disabilities, except for the spa, which is only partially accessible.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
Overall, almost all automakers reported better sales in 2024 compared to the previous year, except for Stellantis and Tesla.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Washington was in third place, having performed consistently well across most metrics, except for its higher-than-average level of alcohol consumption.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/except%20for. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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