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
Examples of except for in a Sentence
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Growing up, Edwards barely saw any Black players at local games—except for her own family.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Rock continued to stay clear of Oscar events in the years after the slap except for his attendance at a viewing party in Miami for the 95th Academy Awards.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The furloughs would apply to most state employees, except for critical positions such as state troopers and correctional facility staff.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
All Colorado locations of Del Taco, a popular fast food restaurant that serves Mexican food, were abruptly closed Thursday, except for one.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Rock continued to stay clear of Oscar events in the years after the slap except for his attendance at a viewing party in Miami for the 95th Academy Awards.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The furloughs would apply to most state employees, except for critical positions such as state troopers and correctional facility staff.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
All Colorado locations of Del Taco, a popular fast food restaurant that serves Mexican food, were abruptly closed Thursday, except for one.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/except%20for. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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