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Recent Examples of leeway
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Additionally, traditional journalists may have more leeway around identity and self-presentation through personal social media channels rather than incorporated into pieces published by their organizations.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But this leeway is not infinite.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Additionally, traditional journalists may have more leeway around identity and self-presentation through personal social media channels rather than incorporated into pieces published by their organizations.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But this leeway is not infinite.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeway
Noun
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One photo showed Swift in a blue floral midi dress, and Kelce kept it simple in a button-down shirt and brown slacks.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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While the starting pitching has been their undeniable strength, with Judge down other players have picked up the slack for the Yankees.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Verne picked a spot near Fort Myers, on the opposite side of the Floridian peninsula to Cape Canaveral, but at a very similar latitude.—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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