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legislatives

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plural of legislative

as in legislatures

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Separately, in 2023, more than 45 bills meant to restrict or ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education were introduced in state legislatures.

— Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven other states separate biological males from females in K-12 sports, but all of those policies were enacted by state legislatures rather than approved by voters.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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This uses distinct propellant grains that are arranged sequentially inside the motor casing and separated into two or more independent chambers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Even if Democrats retake both chambers, their ability to pass an agenda will be limited by Senate filibuster rules, which require 60 votes to advance most legislation.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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