1.   But he was the exception that proved the rule.

2.   But, this exception proving the rule, notice that the diamond in question was an enormously valuable unique jewel.

3.   Most people our age have finished school, and Mike is the exception that proves the rule.

4.   That way they could be exceptions that prove the rule rather than embarrass it.

5.   The two exceptions prove the rule.

6.   This is the exception to prove the rule.

7.   Exceptions that prove every rule.

8.   And then there is Ken Griffey Jr., the exception that proves the rule.

9.   As exceptions to prove the rule, sequels have worked a few times.

10.   Back in the New Wave days, Agnes Varda was the exception that proved the rule.