Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Both words in one sentence
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Andy acted pissy over every single joke at his expense during the Pamela Anderson roast....except when Sarah Silverman performed.
Source: The Roast -
Healing Shiv: Molten rock and raging fires will roast just about anything that comes into contact with them, except Captain Planet.
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Then, when Bofur throws the sausage to Bombur and causes Bombur's bench to collapse, all the Dwarves are doubled over with laughter except for Bifur, who is concentrating on his piece of lettuce as though he's determined to roast the heck out of it.
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