except for when vs except when

Both 'except for when' and 'except when' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to introduce exceptions to a general statement.

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except for when

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce exceptions to a general statement. It is interchangeable with 'except when.'

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And only within 2 minutes, except for when I saw her.
You're erratic, except for when you're hunting.
But I'm glad now I don't have to pretend I like you, except for when James is standing next to me.
Look, except for when they've tried to consume children's ghosts, I have left the shadows alone.
It's a very nice set up... except for when we have guests.
What's important, except for when I'm supposed to be asleep.
Pretty much, except for when I've bummed from friends.
Actually, no... except for when it comes to you and Cat.
The radio's nothing but static, except for when Hector Gaither plays piano.
The RS pin will be low except for when we print characters, everything else is considered instructions.
My brother and sister-in-law have the best relationship I've ever seen... except for when he goes undercover.
You got a reputation for knowing what to do with money except for when you're supposed to have it.
I can't see everyone's future, only my own, and only within two minutes, except for when I saw her.
Keep quiet in the gompa except for when reciting the sadhanas during the meditation sessions.
They do nothing to reduce the suffering of the Yemenis, except for when they see an opportunity to integrate them into their war machine.
Except for when he running with a young boy or two.
Except for when you were copying my notes.
Except for when you shot me.
Except for when you hide a mask in your basement.
Except for when you kept trying to go down on yourself.

Alternatives:

except when

except when

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce exceptions to a general statement. It is interchangeable with 'except for when.'

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She sounds good, except when she's talking.
And my wife is always laughing, except when I say something funny.
Nothing, except when you are testifying in a murder trial.
We rarely agree, except when it comes to breakfast.
the images refer to garlic except when otherwise indicated.
Stationary air-conditioning, except when required to meet safety standards
Just acting crazy, except when he takes the bat.
Anyway Jack Ruby, decent guy, except when he's drinking.
Sure, except when he was lying about it.
They never forget anything, except when they owe you money.
So is my wife, except when she's pregnant.
I mean, except when it's shut.
Elijah is not at all violent, except when he drinks.
Yes, except when they stay weird.
I like the rain - except when you're driving in it.
No, except when you're sick.
These files are very important and should never be removed except when the entire database is dropped.
No additional batteries or power supplies are required, except when using bus-powered hubs.
And two, the costs are prohibitive, except when the situation absolutely requires it.
The past I try to forget about except when I'm drunk.

Alternatives:

except for when

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