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ex·cept for

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    Rank popularity for the word 'except for' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4299

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of except for in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of except for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of except for in a Sentence

  1. Brendon Todd:

    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.

  2. Mary McDonagh Murphy:

    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.

  3. Ignazio Visco:

    There are no justifications — except for emotions — for what we're seeing today on the markets.

  4. Robert Benchley:

    As for me, except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever did.

  5. Monty McCutchen:

    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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