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Rule "with the exception of (except)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: with the exception of (except)
Message: Consider using <suggestion>except</suggestion> or <suggestion>except for</suggestion>
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • With the exception of Bob, all of the children went running.
    Correction suggestion: Except, Except for
ID: WITH_THE_EXCEPTION_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-12 22:33:09 +0100)