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
Keen
Keen verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
Both words in one sentence
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Also, in Keen Dreams, none of the enemies, except for Boobus Tuber, can be permanently killed.
Source: Video Game / Commander Keen -
Except the Lady must be a keen businesswoman, as she charges not a fixed amount for everyone, but a fee for each character she heals, based on how much healing they need.
Source: Trauma Inn -
Bound and Gagged: The Hostages in the 2nd and 3rd games (except for Commander Keen) The Cameo: CommanderKeen is one of the hostages that Snake rescues in the second game.
Source: Video Game / Bio Menace
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