merits

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On Feb. 13, Vera issued an order finding that Romero León had shown “both a probability of success on the merits and numerous forms of irreparable harm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Here again, the King's message was both robust and at the same time, a subtle reminder to the US president of the merits of the alliance.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

One can debate the merits of a given war, but Leo was going too far, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

As Baude wrote, “Many of the orders lack the transparency that we have come to appreciate in its merits cases.”

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Yet aside from his military prowess, manners and charity were two other merits that defined his noble lineage.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el