clause
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The document also contains a confidentiality clause barring Betancourt’s company from disclosing the “existence and terms” of the U.S. government agreement.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Find out about the statute of limitations for contesting a will and whether this one had a no-contest clause.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
The country house clause requires an isolated design of "exceptional quality" in that it "is truly outstanding", would "significantly enhance its immediate setting and be sensitive to the defining characteristics of the local area".
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The vote of five siblings to sell the shares triggered the termination clause in the trust, and the filing argues that the trust doesn’t grant trustees discretion to disregard a valid vote to terminate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
A common error in student writing is to shift the tense from a main clause to a subordinate one even when they refer to the same time period.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Here is a modest proposal: Lincoln Riley and Jim Harbaugh waive their buyout clauses and swap jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
He added the clauses had forced workers to go without pay after leaving a role, as well as making it harder for growing firms to hire new staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The prime minister sought to frame the announcement on non-compete clauses as part of a wider government pitch to boost innovative sectors of the economy.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer's government had been exploring possible restrictions on non-compete clauses since late last year, including a total ban, banning them above a certain salary threshold, or limiting how long they can last.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
There always seem to be escape clauses which can account for anything.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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