as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means
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These mini-retinas pointed out that the specific cellular mechanisms arrange red, green, and blue cone cells, noting that the foveola uniquely excludes blue cones to maximize visual clarity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Scammers typically use high-pressure scare tactics, seeking payment up front, only to offer vague coverage promises and contractual fine print that often excludes most real repairs.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The gap between freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong and mainland China, where the ruling Communist Party bans public dissent, has grown much smaller.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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One, a law that bans disruptions at houses of worship.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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And to me, that’s very alien to imagine that the Universe could be not following some laws, that there isn’t some set of rules out there that determines what really happens?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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None of this rules out an agreement on Chinese investments in the US as part of a broader trade deal.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those lots can cost more, however, and the state permit San Diego has for H Barracks currently bars daytime parking.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill bars local governments from imposing several common zoning restrictions on the construction of ADUs — like requiring homeowners to live on the property or to increase parking space on their land.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Despite the growing popularity of compact electric tools, the FixBuddy Ratchet takes a fully manual approach – no batteries required, which eliminates the risk of running out of power in the middle of a job.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.—
Terry Lierman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly watering succulents keeps them healthy and prevents problems like root rot and shriveled leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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