sole exception

Frequency: 7.916.5 per million words

The one and only exception, often used in formal contexts.

exceptionADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • All American presidents, with the sole exception of Carter, served two terms.
  • The team played brilliantly all season, with the sole exception of the final game.
  • Every student passed the exam, with the sole exception of Tom.
  • The company's policies apply to all employees, with the sole exception of senior management.
  • All flights were delayed, with the sole exception of the morning departure.
  • The museum is closed on all holidays, with the sole exception of Christmas Day.
  • Every chapter was well-written, with the sole exception of the conclusion.
  • All countries agreed to the treaty, with the sole exception of France.
  • The restaurant serves only vegetarian food, with the sole exception of fish dishes.
  • All the witnesses testified truthfully, with the sole exception of the defendant's brother.