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Recent Examples of loophole
The Arkansas Republican requested information from Hegseth about the Pentagon’s contractors and subcontractors who hire Chinese personnel or digital escorts, as well as recommendations for closing loopholes in the security requirements for government cloud providers.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 July 2025
What began as a safety net for the truly persecuted became a loophole for economic migrants and those seeking a shortcut around our legal immigration process.
—Robert W Hood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
These tariffs aim to close loopholes and expand economic pressure beyond bilateral borders.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In other news: Politics: Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to close a loophole that let CBD products like delta-8 be sold.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 July 2025
What began as a safety net for the truly persecuted became a loophole for economic migrants and those seeking a shortcut around our legal immigration process.
—Robert W Hood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
These tariffs aim to close loopholes and expand economic pressure beyond bilateral borders.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In other news: Politics: Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to close a loophole that let CBD products like delta-8 be sold.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
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This suggests the new dwarf gecko is not strictly a cave-dweller, but rather, a species that requires narrow rock crevices to shelter.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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To prevent ants from entering a home: Walk around the outside of the home and locate potential entry points (cracks, crevices, spaces around windows and doors).—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Those simulations—many developed two decades ago—have taken on new life in the series, contextualizing the levee breaches and helping viewers visualize the scale of the flood.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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On the verge of a mass mutiny, Washington, who'd led his army through many battles, again stepped into the breach.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Lula pushes back as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil The rift between the US and Brazil is deepening, as Brasília’s leader pushed back against President Donald Trump’s sky-high tariffs.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 July 2025
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But over the next century, the rift between the two medical philosophies began to narrow as osteopaths began prescribing medications and practicing surgery.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Made with a blend of linen and rayon, these comfy pants are the perfect amount of baggy, with two convenient side pockets and side slits that add even more breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Vonn also had an unfortunate mishap while walking the red carpet in a strapless dress with a daring slit that went all the way up to her hip bone, showing off her muscular leg and giving a glimpse of her underwear.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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Winning tends to mask or mend fissures in any group, of course.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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And the fissure over Jeffrey Epstein disclosures has exposed a slip in Trump’s grip on the GOP.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
22 July 2025
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Given the slashes to social safety-net programs, some experts have argued any modest savings from no tax on tips and overtime would be offset by the potential loss of health insurance or food assistance for low-earning workers.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Topline Congress appears to have backed off of deeper slashes to next year’s National Park Service budget, as advocacy groups mobilize public support through grassroots campaigns.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Eva Longoria stepped out for the Global Gift Gala in Marbella, Spain wearing a white column gown with a halter neckline and keyhole cutout.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Observations of a baby star may show the earliest stages of planet formation that astronomers have ever seen Peering through a cosmic keyhole at distant baby star, astronomers may have opened a new window on the deep past of our own solar system.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
15 July 2025
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In a video shared on her Instagram on July 29, the author and public speaker — who announced her split from the Party of Five star last month — documented her attempts to enter the Park City, Utah home with police present.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Following a period of intense speculation, the WBD split was revealed last month.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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