As soon as he entered his rooms, he saw that everything was perfect-- except for one thing.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

He made everything - except coffee - from sourdough, a substance used in making sourdough bread.

VOA: special.2009.01.24

He never performed outside the United States, except for three shows in Canada.

VOA: special.2010.04.04

He also was a quiet man, except when he talked about space.

VOA: special.2009.07.15

He could not. Nothing could be done, except wait.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

He notes that except for the death toll in Mexico, most of the swine flu cases reported since the current epidemic struck have been relatively mild.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

"He inspired the other kids,". "Nobody would get up except Michael.

VOA: standard.2009.07.11

Mr.Obama says he is standing by his pledge to freeze spending for three years in all areas except national security, and programs funded through special taxes that help the elderly and the poor.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01