Except
Except verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.
Usage example: we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election
Weed out
Weed out verb - Remove unwanted elements.
Both terms in one sentence
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Truth in Television, as BUD/S training, especially Hell Week, is designed to weed out everybody except men who are both superhumanly physically tough and mentally will not quit.
Source: Film / Lone Survivor
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