loopholes

Example Sentences

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Streeting is also proposing closing loopholes that allow people to disguise income from work as capital gains.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Maryland was the first state to ban surveillance pricing for grocery retailers in late April 2026, but consumer advocates found significant loopholes in the law, including entire carveouts regarding loyalty program members.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Banks argued against what they call loopholes that would threaten deposits that fuel the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Prang said fairness is a top priority: closing loopholes to make every property owner pay their fair share while also expanding access to tax relief programs to help seniors, veterans and nonprofits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“They stick a hundred- dollar fine on you for killing a gator. I’m telling you,” he laughed sourly, “they got all the loopholes plugged. There ain’t a way you can win in this state.”

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin