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Adjective
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He was released after posting the $40,000 statutory bail ($20,000 separately on the Westminster and Santa Ana cases) before the police department finished its investigation and referred the case to the Orange County district attorney's office's animal abuse prosecutor.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025 -
The charge carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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But Hinkle, siding with then-state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, rejected the allegations that the program violates constitutional rights.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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After being sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, Paul filed an appeal to his conviction in November 2024, alleging his constitutional rights were violated during his trial, per the Santa Maria Times.—
Corin Cesaric,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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Steven Meyer, of the nonprofit organization Urban Rivers, said a Shedd Aquarium employee caught the first conclusive pictures of the season, which show a notch in the back right portion of the reptile’s shell.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Clark is slated to miss at least two weeks with a right quad injury.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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After winning 64 times out of 82, then four in a row to open the postseason, their attitude was justifiable.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Police classed the shooting as a justifiable homicide, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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