loophole

Example Sentences

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New York is one of three dozen or so states that have created a loophole that lets owners and partners in pass-through businesses fully deduct their state and local taxes on their federal tax returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

When I graduated from UC–Berkeley with my “useless” comparative literature degree, into one of the bleakest job markets in recent American memory, I thought to myself, There must be a loophole somewhere.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

AI music generation platforms -- such as US based Suno and Udio -- argue their work is covered by the American copyright loophole of "fair use," which does not require rights holders' consent.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The file-and suspend loophole used to allow people a way to access more Social Security benefits — it was claim now, claim more later.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

“You not only made it to New York, you seem to be taking advantage of every loophole I ever taught you.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle