clause
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They are urging the government to use a break clause that would prevent the contract being renewed beyond March 2027.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
For example, the US Constitution has an emoluments clause that puts a dollar-value limit on gifts a president can receive from a foreign government.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
There is no contractual rematch clause, according to Hearn.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The panel cited the elections clause of the U.S.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
You need only the first comma if the clause comes at the end.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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The Sterling and Stones clauses were worth more than most players operating in the English Football League at that time, significantly strengthening the financial positions of QPR and Barnsley.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
If I were a member of Congress, I could introduce a bill with two clauses: one a statement supporting America’s moms, and another forcing everyone to eat kale.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
General Assembly resolved to remove the enemy state clauses but has never been acted on, as changing the charter requires the approval of the five permanent members of the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The producers argued that “most favored nations” clauses in their contracts entitled them to the same terms Darabont received.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But otherwise the subjunctive is found only in subordinate clauses, generally with mandative verbs and adjectives, which indicate that something is demanded or required: I insist that she be kept in the loop.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Vocabulary lists containing clause
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Case Closed: Clud, Clus
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