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To exclude. Or: Used to give the reason why something was not done or did not happen.

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Usage examples (37)
  • There is no failure except in no longer trying.
  • Who here would know her name except someone who knew Nate, too?
  • They do not want the label except when they are trying to sell dross.
  • The Diocese of San Antonio shows no change in the statistics given under the title except that the Redemptorist
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  • To "accept" means to receive or approve, while "except" means to exclude. An "excerpt" is a short part of something written or filmed.
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