1
as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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2
as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
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The defense objected, arguing that Michael would not be able to confront the statement without waiving spousal privilege.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Some nations objected to confiscation, citing risks to Europe’s financial sector and the value of these funds in future peace negotiations.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But when GLP-1s are excluded, that figure drops sharply to $370 million.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Bloomberg reports there are indications that this round of tariffs may not be as widespread as initially believed, with some nations or blocs potentially excluded.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Instead, time is running out an array of bad defensive performances leave them eight points behind the Montreal Canadiens and a tragic number of one to be eliminated, something that can happen as soon as Thursday’s visit to the New York Islanders.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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New York isn’t technically eliminated, but that will happen soon.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Excepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excepted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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