clause
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Both sides are not comfortable talking about a supposed break clause in Shankland's Hearts contract that would allow him to leave for nothing, a scenario that would, no doubt, infuriate Hearts fans even further.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
That June 2000 agreement -- a treaty that sets a framework for cooperation -- includes a clause requiring respect for human rights.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Trout has a full no-trade clause, meaning he would have to approve any deal ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“If you will refrain from echoing either the last clause or the last word of everything I say to you, I will be much obliged. Home. Yes, home.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Vocabulary lists containing clause
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: Writing, Grammar, and Word Choice
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Case Closed: Clud, Clus
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