obiter dicta

plural of obiter dictum

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Noun
  • Some of the best analyses of the financial ramifications of all this can be found in the DealBook newsletter, which notes that SpaceX is now essentially an AI company, and as such will have to spend heavily to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
  • According to some analyses, the rule led to more defensive and cautious play from players too afraid to concede the game-winning goal, despite the intention of the rule to encourage more exciting play in extra time.
    Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Closer is reporting that Eugenie was heckled by a man who made several remarks about her father months ago, and that she has been left wary after having to call the royal protection team.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
  • Continue reading … OUT OF TOUCH — Texas Democrat's old grocery-store remarks clash with affordability campaign.
    , FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Pastors normally take hours a week to examine the original language for their text, consult commentaries, develop illustrations and examples, and deliberate about practical applications.
    Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • There have been some excellent commentaries on what the Hormuz Crisis means for different parts of the world in terms of oil and gas.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
  • While the annotations offer insight across the plaques, they are not meant to be comprehensive.
    New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Does this man still have feelings for his ex?
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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“Obiter dicta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obiter%20dicta. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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