But there are striking exceptions, small and large, some of which the department cannot explain.

It was perfect on this occasion - with one striking exception.

Next month's Winter Olympics will include a striking exception to that rule.

Curators also complain about a lack of corporate support, but there are striking exceptions.

But there is one striking exception: hospitals devoted to the care of children.

In those warm islands thin men were the rule, but here was a striking exception.

I've of course encountered striking exceptions in both regions.

But with a few striking exceptions, it is not likely that much in the way of Republican initiative would become law.

But until this week, the media industry was a striking exception.

The striking exceptions to this rule are women going through menopause or pregnancy.