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Recent Examples of annexation
Meanwhile, Russia’s actions in Ukraine – especially the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the 2022 invasion – challenge the order’s core principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Trump's economic war and annexation threats have infuriated Canadians.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
There are also mounting concerns among Palestinians that US President Donald Trump may endorse annexation of the occupied territory, which is home to more than 3 million Palestinians.
—Nada Bashir, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The president also repeatedly has called for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Trump's economic war and annexation threats have infuriated Canadians.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
There are also mounting concerns among Palestinians that US President Donald Trump may endorse annexation of the occupied territory, which is home to more than 3 million Palestinians.
—Nada Bashir, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The president also repeatedly has called for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annexation
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Musk a day after the new U.S. president promised to cut funding for South Africa over a land expropriation law.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
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Consequently, although the white minority’s worst late-apartheid nightmares (expropriation, race wars) never came to pass, whites still lost their privileged access to public resources.—
John Rapley,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Jan. 2023
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Her comments came during a rise of attacks on Tesla dealerships, vehicles and other property as people retaliated against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of multiple federal agencies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the immediate pain is being felt by Anglo American which has been trying to sell its 85% stake in De Beers as part of a defensive move against an unwanted $49 million takeover offer from the world’s biggest mining company, BHP.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Azolla’s sequestration contributed to lowering atmospheric CO₂ levels from 3,500 ppm to around 500 ppm, according to an August 2000 study published in Nature—a dramatic decline that cooled the planet.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The politics surrounding carbon capture and sequestration are a bit complicated.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
18 Feb. 2025
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The bill’s language mirrors existing language in state law for reckless driving in excess of 85 mph with the exception of the new penalty concerning impoundment of the vehicle after a second offense has occurred.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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How would the Supreme Court rule on an impoundment challenge?—
Emily Bazelon,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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This preemption maintains a uniform legal standard at the federal level.—
Daryl Lim,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there's a significant push to undo state preemption laws that strip local governments of their power to address issues unique to their communities.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2024
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Courts generally proceed on the assumption that government officials have acted properly.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even under the assumption Aaron Rodgers finally drops the charade and signs, the Steelers need to make some sort of effort to secure a young quarterback.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can include damage to credit scores, along with the prospect of penalties and collection activities including the seizure of wages, tax refunds, and even Social Security benefits.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Oregon Health Authority tracks xylazine, along with other illicit drugs, via mortalities and drug seizures.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Annexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annexation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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