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Rule "with the exception of (except)"

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Description: with the exception of (except)
Message: Consider using except or except for
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
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: WITH_THE_EXCEPTION_OF [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)