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But his program has been hampered by numerous court rulings on the grounds that those targeted must be able to assert their due process rights.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Southampton's appeal against the punishment on the grounds that it was "disproportionate" was dismissed on Wednesday evening.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A jury sided with OpenAI on technical grounds and the judge dismissed Musk’s claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The minimum straight-line distance between those breeding grounds is about 14,200 kilometers, roughly equivalent to the distance from Sydney to London.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

She clicked her tongue and he sped into a trot, crossing over the little bridge near the house, heading south to the archery grounds.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack