In 1968-69, he passed all exams except technical drawing.

All of the bills passed today except the one cutting the sales tax now go to the Assembly, where easy approval is expected.

There is nothing that will not pass," he said, "except you yourself.

I don't remember anyone passing except the conductor.

The day passed without any further event, except the arrival of our meals, for which we had no great appetite.

No words passed between them; or any thoughts except the knowledge of complete oneness.

Don't pass this on to anyone except the ones I'm going to tell right now.

In the 2002-3 school year, O'Connell passed all categories except reading, getting a score of 44 percent.

It seemed to pass almost in no time at all, except the next thing he knew, his wrists were being tied behind his back.

"Nothing much passes except time, and that's passing too slowly!"