There will be no exceptions to this rule.
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability.
Recent Examples on the WebThe justices, however, would not enumerate which complications the exception did encompass.—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024 One of the few exceptions is when ordering Thai, Cambodian, Szechuan, or Indian food, because the aromatic and slightly sweet nature of Riesling acts as a perfect foil for the spiciness of these dishes.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 Yes, there were exceptions — there are always exceptions — but the numbers, both as percentages and in absolute terms, do not lie.—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024 However, to use that exception, a police or medical report, court record or other documentation would need to be provided showing evidence of the crime.—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024 Annual coal exports from the Port of Baltimore have typically hovered around 20 million short tons over the past five years, with a notable exception occurring in 2020 due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Other historical exceptions have included capybara in Venezuela, muskrat in Michigan, and beaver in Quebec.—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024 The ballot referral would outline exceptions for mandatory voting at the polls.—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024 The Esch Sheds Not a lot of monster bucks come out of Idaho, but the Esch sheds are an exception.—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
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especially: a situation to which a rule does not apply
the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make —U.S. Constitution art. III
2
: an act of excepting
especially: exclusion of a section of real property from a conveyance compare reservation
3
: a usually written objection especially to a judge's ruling
filed an exception raising a question regarding jury instructions
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