A few apparent exceptions had been exposed, and over the last decade, some prominent scientists questioned the rule's general validity.

Then what of the apparent exceptions to this inherent instability?

They also assume, in their view of theology, that God always rewards good and punishes evil, with no apparent exceptions allowed.

The few apparent, and honorable, exceptions were actually ballerinas who are still active onstage.

The only apparent exception was the desk, a dense plastic extrusion.

One apparent exception was the country's gold and coal mines, where employees often live on the premises.

Note the apparent exception in cases such as death ensuing after the completion of a trial on a charge of assault.

With the apparent exception of Britain, they are throwing out the bums-in-power without bringing back the familiar bums-in-waiting.

An apparent exception is Michigan, where licenses rose by 56 percent in a decade.