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Recent Examples of blue law
Colby told her followers that the poster was specifically made for racier venues during a time in history when there was a lot of back-and-forth on blue laws or moral codes.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue law
Noun
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Some sites remained, protected by federal statutes, and others remained largely hidden from public view.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division review could determine whether the statute will stand or be blocked on constitutional grounds.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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But now, current and former officials say, there's a sense that the division is weaponizing the country's civil rights laws against populations it's supposed to be protecting.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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Recently, however, legal scholars, historians, and journalists writing on the Fugitive Slave Law have examined its contemporary influence on, and parallels to, present-day immigration law.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The store's landlord has been cited for sign ordinance and building code violations in the past six months, according to public records.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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In addition to establishing lighting guidelines for the airport, the plan complies with the International Energy Conservation Code and local ordinances.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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That language comes from the Restatement (Second) of Trusts (1959), which isn’t common law.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In 2023 the Supreme Court of Hawaii found that federal laws do not prevent climate claims based on state common law.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Brought in as a response to 66 fans losing their lives in a crush at Ibrox four years earlier, the act (known as the Green Guide) introduced a compulsory licensing system for grounds in the top two divisions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The Boston rally happened after President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and months before the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in August.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Prior to Prop 13’s enactment in 1978, every local school district set their own property tax rates, which meant schools relied heavily on local property tax revenue.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The next year came the Thrilla in Manila, Ali vs. Joe Frazier in the Philippines, hosted by President Ferdinand Marcos, who had declared martial law a few years before.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 May 2025
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Yoon, who was impeached for declaring martial law in December, was removed from office last month, triggering a snap election that will be held June 3.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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There must be clear objectives, ground rules for confidentiality, and constructive feedback and actionable insights from each session.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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First, the facilitator sets some ground rules for the meeting.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Blue law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20law. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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