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clause

[klawz] / klɔz /


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Salinas had a relatively low release clause, but Atletico Madrid were favourites to sign him.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The 14th Amendment says that the citizenship clause applies to people who are “subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.”

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

The saga kicked off in April 2025 when Jeremy Ford claimed his father was incapacitated, triggering a clause that would allow him to buy out his father’s interest in the family entities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

And Ohtani has a clause famously included in his contract that allows him to leave if Friedman or Walter leaves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Extraposed clause: It was inevitable that Oedipus would learn the truth.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

In practice, these clauses don’t capture the complexity of surrogacy dynamics.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Additionally, many of these contracts contain conditional requirements or cancellation clauses in case build-outs stall.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Some sellers reported having to sign clauses waiving their right to compensation in the event of a drone strike on warehouse facilities.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

But Marquez said an evacuation order would open up other resources for more residents, including home insurance clauses for homeowners that provides assistance.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Trueba proceeded to explain to him the various clauses of the marriage contract, which did a great deal to assuage the Frenchman’s fears.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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