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as in physique
the type of body that a person has that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed

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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues

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Recent Examples of constitution Finland’s 1919 constitution made provision for Swedish, which is still used by about 5% of the population, as a national language alongside Finnish. Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 27 June 2025 The ruling, which found that the city of Grants Pass, Oregon did not violate the constitution by banning encampments throughout the city when no shelter was available, accelerated a shift toward a pro-enforcement approach to homelessness. Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 June 2025 Once convened, this Assembly will assume governance, tasked with drafting a new constitution and managing national affairs. Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 It was filed in 2023 by two Virginians who are ineligible to vote under the state constitution’s lifetime voting ban for people convicted of felonies. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for constitution
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Noun
  • However, that balanced nature can sometimes be a hindrance.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
  • Known for its commitment to wellness, sustainability and experiential luxury, the Six Senses brand creates immersive sanctuaries that connect guests to nature, community and self.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • In the comments section, fans and fellow stars were impressed by the 43-year-old's physique.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • Even host Terry Crews, known for his own buff physique, was impressed.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.
    Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Sotomayor wrote her own dissent of the majority’s ruling that fuel producers can challenge California emissions standards under a federal air pollution law.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The once-famous case of Ebenezer Smith Platt reminds us that widespread attention to acts of tyranny that violate foundational rights is critical to maintaining those rights.
    Time, Time, 9 July 2025
  • But certainly those acts got a little bit more attention, which probably did help them.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
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  • The Help actress instead provides lots of love, support and encouragement for Genesis to be her truest self.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • March 2025 The Lovers: March seems to be a month of making major choices and aligning with your future self, Pisces.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Lin's way of breaking down languages by the shape of their words rather than their sounds or alphabets meant his machine theoretically can type English, Russian and Japanese as well, according to the typewriter's manual.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
  • The memory foam also helps relieve pressure on your joints by conforming to the shape of your body.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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  • And, indirectly, the bill is poised to hurt seniors through Social Security and Medicare cuts.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • More: Republicans take up votes on transgender youth bills.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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  • Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • As a media personality, Bongino spent years cultivating an impressive following on the right, many of whom remain behind him in this current fight.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2025

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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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