leeway
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A separate raft of duties, tied to section 301 tariff rules that give the government tremendous leeway, are expected over the coming weeks.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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
There is also set to be greater leeway for injured players to conduct part of their rehabilitation away from the club's training facility.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It left states leeway to define who is intellectually disabled but did clarify that an individual with an IQ under 70 is generally going to qualify.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
"We've got a lot of leeway," Lewis said.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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