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Noun
  • Both sides of the political spectrum are using the term constitutional crisis.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Since returning to office, Trump has moved with speed and severity to eliminate legal immigration pathways, particularly humanitarian protections for those who fled crises abroad.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
  • The specifics of Mexico's situation make this trade-off even more stark, experts say.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
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“Dunkirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dunkirk. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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