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leeway

[lee-wey] / ˈliˌweɪ /


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But he has earned some leeway from investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

What’s more, without public scrutiny, borrowers and insurers have more leeway to shop for the highest rating.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Your age, the size of your residence and the number of people living there should all factor in, she theorizes, with some extra leeway for those working in or adjacent to the book trade.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Bellingham was given leeway to skip tournament media duties, certainly with the English press, that other players had to undertake, all while filming his own multi-part documentary.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

"We've got a lot of leeway," Lewis said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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