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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnisheeing
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Now the city wants more tools to expand its limited enforcement options, which would start with warnings, then fines and may include confiscating food, equipment and carts found in violation of city ordinance and health codes.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Video of the incident shows a CBP officer confiscating the handgun shortly before other agents shot Pretti multiple times, killing him.—
Paul Kiefer,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Smith noted the task is harder still since the common tactic of attaching a specific bill to must-pass legislation, such as year-end defense spending, is unavailable to the lawmakers pushing the Clarity Act.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The waist is adjustable for a custom fit, and there’s an O-ring for attaching keys, gloves or lift tickets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Callie is popular and vivacious, perpetually surrounded by admirers and various hangers-on (Audrey Grace Marshall’s Cara is hellbent on usurping Minnie’s place in Callie’s life, while her himbo-esque boyfriend Brad is given wonderful dimension through Beck Nolan’s sneaky-good performance).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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He is now engaged in an ongoing insurrection by violating the Constitution, exceeding his lawful authorities, usurping Congress, and encouraging Republican states to manipulate voting districts and procedures.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Florida lawmakers have passed many bills preempting local laws in recent years but a ban on local governments banning of single-use plastic straws.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Paper straws Florida lawmakers have passed many bills preempting local laws in recent years but a ban on local governments banning of single-use plastic straws.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Garnisheeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnisheeing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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