no exception

phrase

: not different from usual
Her parties are always elegant, and last night's party was no exception.

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After taking a prolonged break from Hollywood, Hartnett has quietly been doing some very good work in recent years — and Below is no exception. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Panic accompanies every technological innovation, and artificial intelligence is no exception. — Mark P. Mills, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 That said, smart shoppers know that showing up early is the best way to get sneaky deals, and gaming PCs are no exception. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 The Dolphins haven’t stopped a tight end all season, and this loss was no exception. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no exception

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no exception
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“No exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20exception. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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