deduction
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You get a deduction going in, tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Donors receive no tax deduction for contributions to accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
The likely punishment is uncertain but, according to Premier League rules, City could face a substantial points deduction, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
That was later reduced to six after an appeal and combined with a further 2-point deduction for a separate offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
And the judges know that the bigger the hop, the less in control the gymnast is; that’s why there’s a greater deduction.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
Since then they have fallen fast with financial problems, points deductions and the drop to the third tier, leaving the club up for sale.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
No sanction has yet been announced but City could face substantial points deductions, a fine or even expulsion from the Premier League.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The sanctions for City have not yet been decided but potential punishments include expulsion from the league, points deductions and fines.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Possible penalties include massive points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
For Aristotle, the ideal science consisted of a chain of logical deductions from incontestable premises.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing deduction
Argumentative Writing
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Argumentative Writing, List 2
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