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except of vs except to

Both 'except of' and 'except to' are not correct constructions in English. The correct phrase to use is 'except for'. 'Except for' is a common and widely accepted phrase in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 953 views

except of

'Except of' is not a correct construction in English.

Instead of 'except of', you should use 'except for'.
  • In order to bring this Directive in line with the technical progress and to take account of developments in relevant international standards, the Commission may by means of delegated acts adapt the Annexes, except of Part I of Annex I, and of Annex II.
  • This applies to all investment projects as they are included in paragraph 21 of this decision, except of investment in the agriculture sector, investment in means of transportation in the transportation sector and investment directed abroad.
  • It is not allowed to use any other chemical additives in the dough except of baking powder.
  • Heavy metal salts (except of iron) or formaldehyde shall not be used for stripping or depigmentation.
  • Don't think of anything now, except of living.
  • I remember absolutely nothing of my past lives except of the love and lover I chose.
  • The guards do not submit to anybody, except of the instructions.
  • Mmmmm, yes, all except of you of whom there are... 85.
  • It's a good thing there are none, except of a man's own raising.
  • The new Member States shall notify the Commission of the quantity of products in surplus stocks, except of those quantities in public stocks as referred to in Article 5, by 30 September 2007.
  • the relevance of the impurities present in the technical specifications, except of the impurities 2-methoxyethanol and N, N-dimethylformamide;
  • What sort of political regime do you think you are building by subordinating our democracies a little further to a system characterised by no separation of powers, no political accountability on the part of governments and no representation of the people, except of a single European people?
  • Except of women back to your bed.
  • Except of maybe the tiniest bit of foam.
  • Except of the thickness, none of these parameters concern the basic properties of the product.
  • Think me capable of everything, llise, except of falling short of what I owe to you.
  • I don't remember much about Anwar when we were in school, except of us left-handers, were all sat together on the last row.
  • Radio broadcast receivers (except of a kind used in motor vehicles), whether or not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock
  • Essential oils, not deterpenated, incl. concretes and absolutes (except of citrus fruit, mint, clove, niaouli and ylang-ylang)
  • Except of being alone.

Alternatives:

  • except for

except to

'Except to' is not a correct construction in English.

Instead of 'except to', you should use 'except for'.
  • Never leaves the apartment except to buy groceries.
  • You will not leave except to use the restroom.
  • It's hardly noticeable, except to him.
  • So don't go wandering around outside except to go to the outhouse.
  • He wouldn't hurt anybody except to protect somebody he loved.
  • You're never home any more except to play dice and cards.
  • Never opened his mouth once, except to say good night.
  • It's not worth anything except to me.
  • And I never go there... except to shave.
  • I have never killed, except to defend myself.
  • I never left except to get the pizza.
  • You stop for nothing, except to sleep.
  • Most AEGEE events are open to non-members, however this tends to be poorly promoted except to local students.
  • Despite references to his touring, there is little evidence that he worked outside these cities, except to make records.
  • For realizing we just have to accommodate the new, because nothing comes except to communicate.
  • I didn't open my mouth the first two months except to eat.
  • Why else send my wife except to effect some kind of... reconciliation.
  • What possible difference can that make except to another dolly?
  • I didn't open my mouth the first two months except to eat.
  • I don't need anyone's help with anything, except to lace me up.

Alternatives:

  • except for

Related Comparisons

either one vs either of comprising vs comprising of comprises of vs comprises Besides vs besides of comprises of vs is comprised of either of A or B vs either of

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