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[turm] / tɜrm /






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But the limited options available to the judge at the sentencing hearing did not include a prison term nor a driving ban, and Bayliss was given an absolute discharge.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

But since the start of their father’s second term, they have become highly active investors and advisers, also taking stakes in companies involved in tungsten mining and nuclear energy—while growing their crypto holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

However, in the near term, signs that prices for Treasury notes and bonds have fallen too far, too fast, continue to mount.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Security and the economy are set to feature heavily in Nigeria's January elections, where President Bola Tinubu is seeking a second term.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Second term began, and it was good to see my schoolmates again, especially Bright and Keli.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Henry, for example, was eventually on cordial terms with William Shawcross, the author of a book that was used by critics to paint him as a war criminal, to the regret of even Shawcross.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Mladić struggled to come to terms with her suicide, preferring wild conspiracy theories which blamed the tragedy on everyone but himself.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

As for the director of “Exorcist II: The Heretic,” John Boorman, he blames the viewers: “It was a mistake in terms of the audience,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

“The reality is that this is not a financial settlement that is significant, at least in terms of the ‘Big Tobacco’ comparison,” Lalka noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

They came to terms, and a moment later they walked to the stage, applauded by the journalists and well-wishers who’d been waiting patiently.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan instructed the council to rewrite its draft policy, which he termed “overly onerous and archaic.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Kalshi launched what it termed a “midterms hub” late last month, which it said would contain not only market forecasts but also news, polling and fundraising data.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Saying it is taking a “disciplined” approach, On said it would protect “full-price integrity in a promotional marketplace” ahead of what it termed “breakthrough innovations” heading into 2027.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

It’s not “human cockfighting,” as John McCain termed it in 1996 while pushing for a ban on the sport—preliminary research suggests that both football and boxing cause more brain damage than MMA.

From Slate Jun. 14, 2026

Who we are being so many hard facts held like candies or coins, just up one’s sleeve — one’s father, one’s mother, all the things that might quaintly be termed one’s station.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

Price, who has represented the district since 2013, is terming out.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

She's one of a growing number planning to take regular career breaks, or "grown-up gap years", which many are terming "mini retirement".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

In District 3, which covers the southwestern San Fernando Valley including Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Reseda, City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out, leaving the field open.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 8, 2026

McKissick also defended the phrase, terming it an inevitable response to the “dashed hopes and mangled dreams of a people and a result of the ineffectiveness of the nonviolent movement.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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