Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
Growl
Growl verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
Both words in one sentence
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I've never had any real friends
[Rajah makes a surprised and offended growl]
except you, Rajah.
Source: Rebellious Princess - The Japanese version does almost the same thing (though Freeza's Japanese voice is already noticeably deep), except for his third form, which uses a high, raspy growl.
Source: Evil Sounds Deep -
He's more than capable of the usual Death Metal growl, but he is rarely heard using it except on a few select songs, most notably on another artist's song.
Source: Music / Soilwork
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