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Recent Examples of leeway
The majority of those laws were passed before the U.S. Supreme Court last summer gave officials more leeway to clear streets and sidewalks.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
So, while there was grumbling frustration at times that three high-profile signings had not made a more explosive impact at their new club, some leeway should be given when judging players’ immediate performances.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Denmark and eight other countries blasted the European Court of Human Rights for imposing limits on deporting criminal migrants on Sunday.
Denmark, which is set to take over the presidency of the European Union in July, published a letter demanding more leeway to expel immigrants who commit crimes.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Full Story House sends resolution giving polluters more leeway to Trump’s desk
The House early Thursday morning voted to eliminate a Biden-era rule that sought to crack down on toxic air pollution, sending the resolution to President Trump’s desk.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 22 May 2025
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
So, while there was grumbling frustration at times that three high-profile signings had not made a more explosive impact at their new club, some leeway should be given when judging players’ immediate performances.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Denmark and eight other countries blasted the European Court of Human Rights for imposing limits on deporting criminal migrants on Sunday.
Denmark, which is set to take over the presidency of the European Union in July, published a letter demanding more leeway to expel immigrants who commit crimes.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Full Story House sends resolution giving polluters more leeway to Trump’s desk
The House early Thursday morning voted to eliminate a Biden-era rule that sought to crack down on toxic air pollution, sending the resolution to President Trump’s desk.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeway
Noun
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Biggs said Valparaiso didn’t cut the county any slack in requiring it to pay a $39,000 building permit fee for the ongoing renovations to the Porter County Jail which is within city limits.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Besides the direct impact on competitive advantage, this disengagement often means the employees who haven’t checked out (yet) must pick up the slack.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 May 2025
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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