Exception
an exception (noun) - a case that does not follow a general ruleexceptional (adjective) - unusual, happening infrequently, unusually good
an exception to the rule
is the exception rather than the rule
with the exception of this particular case the general rule does hold
make an exception
no exception will be made
no exception will be made in the enforcement of the law
an important exception
a conspicuous exception
a striking exception
a notable exception
a minor exception
a major exception
almost without exception
they were, almost without exception, smart
with one exception
with the important exception of
with the possible exception of
treat as an exception
the Middle East was treated as an exception for so many decades
an exceptional student
her performance was considered exceptional
a possible exception
a rare exception to the general rule
One notable exception was ...
with one brief exception there was general agreement during the meeting
integrated curricula remain the exception rather than the rule in occupational programs
the Vietnam War was an exception, a mistake
