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Adjective
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The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026 -
On May 14, Paxton's office announced more than 130 Texas cities failed to comply with the statutory requirements for the new fiscal year, barring them from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The constitutional amendment would also permanently ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Ferguson is likely referring to asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would take effect for the 2028 elections.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Two exceptions to that rule are Chase Ultimate Rewards® and Wells Fargo Rewards, which both allow point transfers (with the right credit card) and 1-cent-per-point cash redemptions via statement credits or deposits into eligible bank accounts.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The right travel essentials can mean the difference in arriving at your destination refreshed or completely drained.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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And there may be perfectly justifiable reasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Fort Worth police have determined that an April 30 road rage shooting that killed a man in northwest Fort Worth was a justifiable homicide, according to online records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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