Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Rave
Rave verb - To make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm.
Both words in one sentence
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Heck, it looks like a highly climactic battle, except that Haru's sword doesn't have all the powers yet and there are still two more rave stones to find.
Source: Manga / Rave Master - Except for their 1993 debut and 2004's The Tipping Point, just about every one of their albums has garnered rave reviews from both critics and fans (not to mention numerous Grammy nominations).
Source: Acclaimed Flop -
The Dark Bring "Decalogue" from Rave Master is an Evil Knockoff of Haru's Ten Commandment's sword, with ten forms that match the forms of Haru's sword except for the last one.
Source: Evil Knockoff
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