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Definitions for except for
ex·cept for
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Rank popularity for the word 'except for' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4299
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of except for in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
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The numerical value of except for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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I hung in there, front nine, I was doing everything well except for my speed on the greens, but it was nice to make some putts on the back. World number two Jordan Spieth, the highest-ranked player in the field, recovered from a slow start to card a 68 while Tiger Woods scrambled on Tiger Woods back nine with three late birdies to salvage Tiger Woods round.
I haven't spoken to Miss Lee directly about this. And not many people have, except for her agent and lawyer, but I did meet her two and a half years ago at a writer's conference, and she was in great humor. And sharp and very much in the spirit of the event. So I don't question her ability make a judgment about this.
There are no justifications — except for emotions — for what we're seeing today on the markets.
As for me, except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever did.
It is legal, except for the fact that he gets a third step in every now and then when his rhythm is just off, which shows you the highlight of how difficult it is.
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