clause
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They are urging the government to use a break clause that would prevent the contract being renewed beyond March 2027.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Walmart typically has a two-year noncompete clause for its former executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
This argument would essentially function as a variation on the so-called dormant commerce clause by inferring implied constitutional constraints on states’ sovereign powers.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
There is no contractual rematch clause, according to Hearn.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
It’s wonderful that they feel the need to put a clause in there about that.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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The Sterling and Stones clauses were worth more than most players operating in the English Football League at that time, significantly strengthening the financial positions of QPR and Barnsley.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
If I were a member of Congress, I could introduce a bill with two clauses: one a statement supporting America’s moms, and another forcing everyone to eat kale.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
General Assembly resolved to remove the enemy state clauses but has never been acted on, as changing the charter requires the approval of the five permanent members of the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The producers argued that “most favored nations” clauses in their contracts entitled them to the same terms Darabont received.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Several clauses are joined or embedded in a sentence; several sentences make up a paragraph; several paragraphs make up a section, several sections a chapter, several chapters a book.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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