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exemption

[ig-zemp-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɛmp ʃən /


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All of those covered by the exemption will pay the levy initially, but can claim it back at a later date.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Other programs that enjoy this exemption include “The Howard Stern Show” and “Entertainment Tonight,” for example.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

The proposed constitutional amendment would increase the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

It would increase the exemption to $150,000 in 2027, from the current $50,000, and to $250,000 in 2028, with additional adjustments thereafter for inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The cheerleaders have obtained some sort of special exemption to roam the hall in a pack with pens in hand to seek out autographs of staff and students.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Last year, Cook gave Trump a plaque with a gold base in the Oval Office, part of a campaign to win tariff exemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

“The focus is likely to shift towards exemptions, country-specific negotiations, sectoral investigations and the risk of additional tariff rounds,” he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Unlike the 2024 plan, the new act includes no exemptions for prisoners convicted of serious crimes, domestic abuse or terrorism.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Hochul also said she would pursue legislation to repeal sales tax exemptions for massive data centers in the state.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

The only exemptions were mothers who already had four children or women with significant standing in the Communist Party.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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