save for

phrase

: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)
The park was deserted save for a few joggers.

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Most of Crane’s comments after Brown’s dismissal were diplomatic, save for this one. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Forget positions for the moment, save for Ryan Rodriguez as the starting center. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Now, the Panthers’ defensive line unit is mostly young and unproven, save for NFL Top 100 run-stopper Derrick Brown. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026 The majority of the patch’s family-friendly activities are open during the festival, save for its corn maze. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for save for

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“Save for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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