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Adjective
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Loper Bright concerns statutory language that is ambiguous; if a court concurs that the language is clear, the answer will be clear too.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Noem doubled down on her agency’s determination in November that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirement for its TPS designation, which was granted by President Barack Obama after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Upholding constitutional checks, civilian control and the rule of law is vital to maintaining public trust and democratic stability.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Historically, Congress has played a role in facilitating access for voters through statute and constitutional amendments.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hunting groups say this is an overestimation of deer numbers, and that the organization has never had a proper management plan.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Crew Socks Whether hot or cold, the proper cushioned sock can help regulate temperature in shoes and keep your feet extra comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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Bankman-Fried, after all, was supposed to be crypto’s good-guy wunderkind, the pro-regulation prophet who would finally lead crypto into the mainstream.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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The Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings have both been right in the mushy middle pretty much all year long.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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After Donovyn Hunter's driving layup gave TCU a 79-77 lead with five seconds remaining, Masogayo took a sideline inbounds pass, drove the right side of the lane and made a short bank shot to tie the score.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There is justifiable scepticism that this is a deliberate philosophical shift, but rather a reaction to injury and circumstance, combined with an attempt to generate some enthusiasm about an otherwise underwhelming set of players.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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That Utah rideshare driver, however, was justifiable more grouchy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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