leeway
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In the debate, Jones also said he may have inadvertently given Lord Mandelson too much leeway and offered an apology, including to Epstein victim Lisa Phillips.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A separate raft of duties, tied to section 301 tariff rules that give the government tremendous leeway, are expected over the coming weeks.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
It left states leeway to define who is intellectually disabled but did clarify that an individual with an IQ under 70 is generally going to qualify.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
He smashed Theo, Evan, and Ian under his mental heel because it encouraged them to try to beat him, but he always gave Jetta and Art some leeway.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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