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loophole

[loop-hohl] / ˈlupˌhoʊl /


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The only way to close that loophole is with a constitutional amendment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When I graduated from UC–Berkeley with my “useless” comparative literature degree, into one of the bleakest job markets in recent American memory, I thought to myself, There must be a loophole somewhere.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

AI music generation platforms -- such as US based Suno and Udio -- argue their work is covered by the American copyright loophole of "fair use," which does not require rights holders' consent.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The file-and suspend loophole used to allow people a way to access more Social Security benefits — it was claim now, claim more later.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

“Ah!” said I, pressing him, for I thought I saw him near a loophole here; “but would that be your opinion at Walworth?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens