clause
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“The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J.R.R. Tolkien” is not a biography of Tolkien, something implied by that “In Search of” clause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The foreign emoluments clause prohibits all federal officials from accepting gifts of valuables, office, or title from any foreign country without express congressional consent.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
One clause, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency, is “safeguarding national and regional security by maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 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
It can be followed by a clause that starts with who.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
The Framers’ fear of corruption is also evident in the Constitution’s emoluments clauses.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
A few states with new balcony solar bills have included clauses that protect renters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Amid a multi-million pound summer splurge, Spurs allowed Lankshear to leave for an initial fee worth about £10m, with an additional £10m due in add-ons based on various clauses.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Here is a modest proposal: Lincoln Riley and Jim Harbaugh waive their buyout clauses and swap jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Two of the companies refused to pay the full amount, citing excessive insurance clauses.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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