| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | with the [adj] exception | 197 |
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| 2 | with the possible exception | 103 |
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| 3 | with the notable exception | 20 |
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| 4 | with the single exception | 19 |
|
| 5 | with the sole exception | 8 |
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| 6 | with the partial exception | 6 |
|
| 7 | with the obvious exception | 6 |
|
| 8 | with the important exception | 5 |
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