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leeway

[lee-wey] / ˈliˌweɪ /


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Finally, the disinflationary trends of the 1990s gave the Fed leeway to provide support to financial markets, which was dubbed “the Greenspan put.”

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The OLC says this doesn’t reflect the leeway companies are owed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

In the debate, Jones also said he may have inadvertently given Lord Mandelson too much leeway and offered an apology, including to Epstein victim Lisa Phillips.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He smashed Theo, Evan, and Ian under his mental heel because it encouraged them to try to beat him, but he always gave Jetta and Art some leeway.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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