deadline
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The lawsuit was filed ahead of an October deadline to finish the project or risk lenders’ demand for repayment from LINXS, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He said he became suspicious when the SPV operator only accepted wire transfers, and after one operator was willing to take his money even past its stated deadline to participate in the offer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But as the deadline looms to prevent insolvency, it’s possible these proposals could become more attractive — or simply more necessary.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
This deadline is just an arbitrary one Chelsea have set City - or any other team - to make an offer for Fernandez.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“The Kalends of July. At least the deadline makes sense now.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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Both parties had asked the court to move quickly ahead of printing deadlines for November ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
If the appeal is being lodged by your school or college, the deadlines are 20 August for priority cases and 28 August for others.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
We have to say no a hundred times a day and still keep people motivated on weekly deadlines.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
McCaslin, a former defense lawyer who has been on the bench for six years, told the courtroom that she is known for not letting old cases linger, enforcing deadlines and maintaining order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Circled dates indicate all his deadlines, past and future.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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