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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
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The money was routed into political committees opposing proposed constitutional amendments headed by DeSantis’ then-Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, whom DeSantis later appointed attorney general.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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But Hilton only gave that answer when pressed by moderators, and described it as a constitutional issue rather than one surrounding reproductive rights.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 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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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Why credit insurance isn't always the best fit There are a few reasons why getting credit insurance isn't always the right way to protect yourself and your finances.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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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 20 May. 2026.
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