Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Both words in one sentence
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In "This Side of Paradise", something was in the air that made an irradiated planet inhabitable, but made everyone happy and wanting to stay forever—except Captain Kirk.
Source: Everybody Must Get Stoned -
Lovable Sex Maniac: Everyone (except Jon), but Caley stands out the most; wanting to have sex was the reason she left heaven.
Source: Webcomic / Demon Candy: Parallel - Except sometimes her stalker behavior doesn't seem so cute, like when she becomes obsessed with Valencia, Josh's girlfriend, and sings about wanting to wear her skin.
Source: Black Comedy / Live-Action TV
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