as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026 -
The deal excludes Unilever’s food business in India, Nepal and Portugal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law bans the enforcement of foreign or religious law — particularly Sharia Law, the Islamic code.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The study found no effect on the rate of suicides, but showed higher rates of homicides and gun homicides in places where Sunday bans on alcohol sales has been repealed.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This removes debounce delay, prevents mechanical wear, and eliminates issues like accidental double-clicking.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The bill prohibits agencies, including the police, from sharing sensitive information with federal immigration enforcement agents.—
Evangeline Chan,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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These are two distinct legal collection mechanisms, and nothing in federal law prohibits a creditor from using both at once.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This eliminates broad, flat sidewalls to deliver the wind-shedding performance for which dome tents are known.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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Your cheeks, forehead and jawline stay off the pillow, which eliminates the mechanical folding that creates sleep wrinkles over time.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers allege those organizations have engaged in political activity prohibited under federal tax law, which bars 501(c)(3) groups from participating in campaigns for or against candidates.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The law, which takes effect July 1, bars courts and other adjudicatory bodies from enforcing provisions of foreign or religious law, with particular emphasis on the Islamic code known as Sharia law.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Debars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debars. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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