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Recent Examples of statutory
In 1999, the Clinton administration continued its bombing campaign in Kosovo past the statutory deadline, arguing that lawmakers had authorized the operations by approving funding for it.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clark County prosecutors asked Peterson for a sentence of 37 years to life, while Chasing Horse's defense attorney argued for the statutory minimum of 25 years to life.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Separately, a cultivator sued MED, alleging the agency has failed to uphold its statutory duty to protect consumers and prosecute bad actors.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The formal statutory name is the Money Account for Growth and Advancement, though most people know it by the other names.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clark County prosecutors asked Peterson for a sentence of 37 years to life, while Chasing Horse's defense attorney argued for the statutory minimum of 25 years to life.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Separately, a cultivator sued MED, alleging the agency has failed to uphold its statutory duty to protect consumers and prosecute bad actors.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The formal statutory name is the Money Account for Growth and Advancement, though most people know it by the other names.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Her dissent was not only concerned about partisanship; Kagan warned that the Callais decision threatens the fundamentals of how our constitutional democracy works.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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These aren’t just any Airstreams, but ones that have been outfitted to include amenities like a little kitchenette for your morning coffee, a small couch, and a proper shower and restroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Christensen disclosed his relationship with school psychology professor Bryn Harris to the university through the proper channels in late 2025, according to CU’s vice president of communications, Michele Ames.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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