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His colleague in this translation was the eminent Assyriologist Jacob Dahl, who lends historical authority to Mr. Armitage’s poetical gifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
While it’s usually applied when the federal government exercises eminent domain and takes title to land, the takings clause also covers the government’s outright destruction of personal property.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
A number of other eminent former officials have publicly declared their support for him and the bank's independence.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Silverstein opened his own law office in 2005, taking on clients who were challenging eminent domain, the process used by government agencies to acquire private property from owners who are unwilling to sell.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Bush and Conant had been skeptical about an atomic weapon in part because of the reluctance of eminent physicists to commit themselves to the work not only in word but deed.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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