Sentence examples for this may be the exception from inspiring English sources

But this may be the exception.

Perhaps they are, but this may be the exception.

Despite instances like this one from the Guardian claiming that Twitter drives more breaking news traffic to the Guardian than other social networks, Shareaholic's numbers seem to imply that this may be the exception, or the case for a small number of users, rather than the norm.

But those may be the exception.

This Dior gown may be the exception: it looks pleasingly like my nan's lampshade and despite having a rigid skirt doesn't look too constrictive.

While this particular Apple Store may be the exception, there have been other less-than-rosy reports about the corporate culture within Apple.

This so-called Ekman spiral may be the exception rather than the rule, as the specific conditions are not often met, though deflection of a wind-driven surface current at somewhat smaller than 45° is observed when the wind field blows with a steady force and direction for the better part of a day.

But few contemporary poets regard rock lyrics with anything close to critical admiration.Paul Muldoon may be the exception to this rule.

(Judging from the promotional material, mumblecore darling Lena Dunham's upcoming Girls on HBO seems like it may be the exception to this rule).

Cyberspace may be the exception, but it is largely ignored in this account.

Belichick may be the exception.