Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Not for and except are semantically related. in other than topic. In some cases you can use "Not for" instead a preposition "Except".
Not for
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Black Cross King also has one, except it's apparently not for battle; instead, he uses it to transform the Ranger Keys into his mindless drones.
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Defeat Equals Explosion: For enemies (except some plot-important Ryders) and the Sunrider, but not for your own Ryders.
Source: Visual Novel / Sunrider - If not for a brief appearance as a plot point in The Maltese Falcon it would be forgotten except by gun collectors.
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