clause
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Both sides are not comfortable talking about a supposed break clause in Shankland's Hearts contract that would allow him to leave for nothing, a scenario that would, no doubt, infuriate Hearts fans even further.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The clause was later removed, but parliamentary speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said changing the constitutional definition of marriage would "undoubtedly generate disputes... that is why we left this regulation as it is."
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Trout has a full no-trade clause, meaning he would have to approve any deal ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
A rematch clause exists and, given the back-and-forth nature of those 11 rounds, it is a path both men may feel compelled to take.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
But while has also gained acceptance as a substitute for although or whereas at the beginning of a sentence or clause: While Grumpy can whistle, he prefers not to.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing clause
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: Writing, Grammar, and Word Choice
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Case Closed: Clud, Clus
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