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deadline

[ded-lahyn] / ˈdɛdˌlaɪn /


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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

People intending to protest against migrants should do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums", President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the majority, said that under federal election statutes, Election Day is the deadline for voters to cast their ballots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

With that said, Mozeliak shared that he isn’t “overly concerned” with the Aug. 3 trade deadline, nor is he worried about the MLB draft, which starts July 11.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

In fact, I called the admissions office to ask if the school would still look at a lad’s application three months after the deadline had passed.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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