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Recent Examples of leeway
But before 2042 failed to meet expectations, DICE Stockholm employees say they were given more leeway to set the vision for the game, as well as greater influence on timeline and targets.
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ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
Falling oil prices should take some pressure off inflation, and that in turn could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to cut interest rates.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
That could lead to recommendations that restrict who is eligible for different vaccinations or give much more leeway for individuals to decide whether to get immunized, Maniar said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 June 2025
This design is best suited for very long main spans that need some leeway, as the design is relatively flexible.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
Falling oil prices should take some pressure off inflation, and that in turn could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to cut interest rates.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
That could lead to recommendations that restrict who is eligible for different vaccinations or give much more leeway for individuals to decide whether to get immunized, Maniar said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 June 2025
This design is best suited for very long main spans that need some leeway, as the design is relatively flexible.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeway
Noun
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The lineup has helped pick up the slack, with Juan Soto turning himself into a genuine All-Star snub since the start of June and Brandon Nimmo, who hit two grand slams last week, now on pace for more than 30 homers.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Counsell commended Boyd for picking up the slack for a rotation that has dealt with numerous injuries.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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