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deadline

[ded-lahyn] / ˈdɛdˌlaɪn /


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If the deadline is missed, their applications will be rejected — with no opportunity to appeal — and they could be placed in deportation proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

When 702 faced a similar deadline in April 2024, two major communications providers said they would cease turning over the data if it lapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Earlier this week, the Energy Department confirmed that a design from rival Antares Nuclear will be the first of several reactors to go critical by the July 4 deadline.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The regulator waived its deadline of July 30 for Amazon to launch half of its planned satellite constellation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A pressing deadline was looming, for a story on the Nature Center’s annual plant sale.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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