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Recent Examples of statutory
With 150 violations cited in the lawsuit, at a statutory $150,000 per infringing item, that’s a total of more than $20 million in potential damages.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The probe, led by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, concluded that the university's response to antisemitic incidents constituted both neglect and active complicity, violating statutory protections against discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The prospect of the Browns-Cleveland legal dispute ending via statutory amendment would mean a law that raises legal concerns once again evades judicial scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 June 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted the administration complied with statutory requirements to notify congressional leaders — a liberty that’s been taken by presidents of both parties as a way to bypass House and Senate approval.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The probe, led by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, concluded that the university's response to antisemitic incidents constituted both neglect and active complicity, violating statutory protections against discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The prospect of the Browns-Cleveland legal dispute ending via statutory amendment would mean a law that raises legal concerns once again evades judicial scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 June 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted the administration complied with statutory requirements to notify congressional leaders — a liberty that’s been taken by presidents of both parties as a way to bypass House and Senate approval.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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In other words, the German state can actively defend itself against internal threats to its democratic principles and constitutional order, including through the banning of political parties.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Behind the reading of old documents, the memorizing of poetry, and the charting of constitutional processes, is the purpose and goal of appreciating and applying this love of America to our lives from an early age.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
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Many beloved bands and singers who have either retired or passed away continue to make a home on the tally, thanks to popular compilations or, in some select cases, a proper full-length that simply won't go away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This weekend marked the reintroduction of Holmes, the first step toward a proper rookie year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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