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Recent Examples of aside from
Now the United States gets no electricity from oil — aside from a few generators in, say, the far reaches of Alaska.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Because Anna and Matteo were never actually together, her clear attraction with Michael doesn’t face any meaningful obstacles, aside from some obligatory (and weakly justified) initial sniping between the two leads.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Miami has been exceedingly selective in pursuing top players, aside from offering anything but Adebayo for Antetokounmpo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
But aside from a role in the 2010 film Twelve, Sullivan has mostly stayed offscreen since Malcolm's finale.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Because Anna and Matteo were never actually together, her clear attraction with Michael doesn’t face any meaningful obstacles, aside from some obligatory (and weakly justified) initial sniping between the two leads.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Miami has been exceedingly selective in pursuing top players, aside from offering anything but Adebayo for Antetokounmpo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
But aside from a role in the 2010 film Twelve, Sullivan has mostly stayed offscreen since Malcolm's finale.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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Surveillance camera footage showed a man beside a bus stop donning a kippah, or traditional skullcap, before a passerby with a knife lunges at him.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snorkel in subterranean rivers, swim with dolphins (for an extra fee, with reservations), duck at the sound of macaws screeching overhead, wander through a Day of the Dead display, and swing in a hammock beside a turquoise cove.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
Preposition
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It’s snug for two, but undeniably cozy—with a familiarity and warmth that sets it apart from a standard hotel stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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That stability is what sets this material apart from earlier attempts.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The bill, which funds all of DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, passed by a voice vote after House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended his previous objection to it.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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His body was fully clothed except for one glove.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside%20from. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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