as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
many feel that church leaders stray outside of their proper ambit when they make specific political endorsements
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Recent Examples of ambit
The Indian intelligence agencies, that are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security adviser.
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Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
Smith, moreover, has based the charges on the constitutionally fraught issue of a president’s state of mind while carrying out actions that — even if malevolent — were within the ambit of executive authority.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
There, a 5–4 majority ruled that former presidents have immunity from civil lawsuits for actions within the ambit of official executive duties.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
The Indian intelligence agencies, who are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security advisor.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
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Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
Smith, moreover, has based the charges on the constitutionally fraught issue of a president’s state of mind while carrying out actions that — even if malevolent — were within the ambit of executive authority.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
There, a 5–4 majority ruled that former presidents have immunity from civil lawsuits for actions within the ambit of official executive duties.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
The Indian intelligence agencies, who are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security advisor.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambit
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And reference images can help narrow the scope of the output to keep it within a specific color palette or use specific patterns or textures.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Smith added that if any other polling locations are added to the PSPS scope due to a change in the forecast, officials would assess the situation and provide backup power if needed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Additional carrots for Ukraine are most likely to be found in the economic realm.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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When conflicts exist outside the U.S. realm, money tends to flow to U.S. Treasurys as a safe-haven investment.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The city faces a deep political divide on key policy questions, such as the extent to which the large police budget should be preserved over other city services in upcoming budget talks.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Ambit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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