The word(s) "except" appears 183 time(s) in 178 verse(s) in Quran in Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation.

(141) except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them).

(142) except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind:

(143) except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire!

(144) "except Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)."

(145) The Trumpet will (just) be sounded, when all that are in the heavens and on earth will swoon, except such as it will please Allah (to exempt). Then will a second one be sounded, when, behold, they will be standing and looking on!

(146) We did aforetime send messengers before thee: of them there are some whose story We have related to thee, and some whose story We have not related to thee. It was not (possible) for any messenger to bring a sign except by the leave of Allah: but when the Command of Allah issued, the matter was decided in truth and justice, and there perished, there and then those who stood on Falsehoods.

(147) And no one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint,- none but persons of the greatest good fortune.

(148) That is (the Bounty) whereof Allah gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say: "No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin." And if any one earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service).

(149) It is not fitting for a man that Allah should speak to him except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by the sending of a messenger to reveal, with Allah's permission, what Allah wills: for He is Most High, Most Wise.

(150) Friends on that day will be foes, one to another,- except the Righteous.