clauses
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The Framers’ fear of corruption is also evident in the Constitution’s emoluments clauses.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
A few states with new balcony solar bills have included clauses that protect renters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Here is a modest proposal: Lincoln Riley and Jim Harbaugh waive their buyout clauses and swap jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Although commonly associated with the financial services and technology sectors, research cited by the government has estimated around 5 million jobs in Britain are covered by the clauses, typically lasting around six months.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The longest of these embedded clauses, the third and the last, are also with commas or with or.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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