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He has constantly maintained that when jurists interpret statutes, words are to be given the meaning that an ordinary English speaker would have understood them to possess when Congress enacted the statute.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

But if the choice remains Southampton's, should Eckert really be given a reprieve?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But the Supreme Court left that question unanswered, and prosecutors doubted they could secure murder convictions against Law, Currie said, stressing he will still be given a significant sentence.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Anna Handler, a rapidly rising young conductor, will be given the new title of conductor-in-residence for the next three seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The ugliness of me had to be given expression.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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