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While it’s usually applied when the federal government exercises eminent domain and takes title to land, the takings clause also covers the government’s outright destruction of personal property.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
A number of other eminent former officials have publicly declared their support for him and the bank's independence.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Mr. Grantham quotes the eminent economist’s advice to professional investors who, unwisely, would break step with the herd to test new and unconventional ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
The Santa Monica City Council agreed earlier this week to pay a settlement to the family of a Black entrepreneur whose land the city acknowledged was unfairly taken through eminent domain during the 1950s.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025
Berkeley attracted the most promising young graduate students, hosted the most eminent visiting lecturers, pocketed the largest contributions from research foundations and garnered the lion’s share of public interest and acclaim.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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