Actually, you CAN make an exception just once.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/13/report-absent-leagues-desire-to-dump-dan-snyder-josh-harris-bid-wouldnt-be-approved/

Afrinvest stated in a market report that performance across all of the sectors it covers was mainly optimistic, with the exception of the Insurance index, which finished flat.

Source: https://bizwatchnigeria.ng/ngx-jumps-to-n29-9trn-as-investors-make-n624bn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ngx-jumps-to-n29-9trn-as-investors-make-n624bn

Again, there is an exception to this; the Leesa Legend Chill.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/leesa-chill-mattress-review/

Aging is a part of life, and plants are no exception.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-early-aging-seeds.html

Aiming to obtain sustainability targets, the building will become a car free development, with a total of 112 cycle parking spaces and the exception of six blue badge-holder bays.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23858023.basildon-eastgate-business-centre-flats-plans-given-go-ahead/?ref=rss

A Japanese crew on a vessel like this would be the exception, not the rule.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-firm-operated-cargo-ship-seized-in-red-sea

A key part of the overhaul was the creation of an enlarged financial regulator, which will oversee all financial activities with the exception of the securities industry.

Source: https://krdo.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2023/05/11/china-names-head-of-powerful-new-financial-regulator-as-industry-faces-greater-scrutiny/

Al-Essa added: “As usual, we are keen to annually achieve marketing excellence during the holy month of Ramadan, and for this reason, this year’s marketing idea was no exception, and was launched to the moon.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/gulf-bank-mission-1200-gains-10-million-views/

Alexander, speaking from the hospital, said it appeared all victims would be released with the exception of one student who will be kept overnight for observation.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/04/29/nine-injured-when-press-box-collapses-in-wayne-county/

All 11 S&P sectors - with the exception of Energy - ended in positive territory, with Communication Services and Tech up around 2% each.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4630775-wall-street-breakfast-podcast-nvidia-soars-on-q2-earnings?source=feed_all_articles

All Louisiana Black Bear with the exception of cubs and females with cubs.

Source: https://newstalk1290.com/ixp/36/p/louisiana-bear-season-approved/

All of the Chargers’ draft picks, led by wide receiver Quentin Johnston, made the initial roster with the exception of Duggan.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/08/29/chargers-53-player-roster-has-familiar-look-after-they-make-their-cuts/

Allowing for the "exception of a few avowedly right-wing name brands (which aren't really news)," reporter Chase Woodruff in a similar conclusion, in general, "the bigger and more widely known a news outlet is, the less Republicans trust it."

Source: https://theweek.com/polls/1023330/why-do-more-democrats-than-republicans-trust-the-daily-caller-and-the-national-review

All roads and streets in the centre of Queenstown have reopened with the exception of Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd between One Mile roundabout and Sunshine Bay.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/queenstown-lifts-state-emergency

All services were furloughed until all animals were healthy, with the exception of pet adoptions.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/10/26/alaskas-rural-animal-shelters-are-struggling-to-keep-up-everywhere-has-no-room/

“All the sectors in the equity market had negative returns, with the exception of energy,” Tangen said.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-loses-164-bln-in-2022-180531

Almost all of the schools in the district, with the exception of Hexham's QEHS, closed due to the winter weather.

Source: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23967383.beast-east-hit-storm-arwen-tynedale/?ref=rss

Almost all of the sub-indices were down, with the exception of the Holding Firms index that gained 12.92 points to close at 6,536.95 points.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/15/stock-market-outlook-56/

Almost all remaining evacuation orders issued for the Regional District of Central Okanagan and the City of West Kelowna have been rescinded, with the exception of a handful of properties in West Kelowna.

Source: https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/destructive-west-kelowna-blaze-that-spurred-bcs-wildfire-crisis-is-under-control-7583212

Although he believes author J.R.R. Tolkien treats death as final, for the most part, there's one key exception: Gandalf.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/george-rr-martin-dislikes-gandalf-lotr-resurrection/