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Recent Examples of loophole
Lawmakers there are now working to close that loophole with a bill that passed the House in March, but hasn't seen much action since then.
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Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
California’s small businesses are not a budget loophole.
—Michael Hedges, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Two decades ago, his use of the pet food loophole to ship across state lines attracted scrutiny almost immediately.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Another loophole Trump leverages to achieve his all-encompassing power grab is the National Emergencies Act.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
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Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
California’s small businesses are not a budget loophole.
—Michael Hedges, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Two decades ago, his use of the pet food loophole to ship across state lines attracted scrutiny almost immediately.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Another loophole Trump leverages to achieve his all-encompassing power grab is the National Emergencies Act.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The four baby falcons hatched in early May, laid by a five-year-old falcon named Vixen, who began nesting in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of Aurora City Hall in early April.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The four misdemeanor counts involve breach of peace, reckless conduct, damage to property and cross burning to intimidate, according to the police statement.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Like Cynthia notes, clearly the rift between Porsha and Shamea is bigger than the show, but from a viewer’s perspective, only one party continues to throw daggers.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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But his different views of finding loopholes when compared to his younger brother’s aspirations of working in medicine caused an unspoken rift between Charlie and Sue.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
Noun
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SpaceX, Elon Musk’s massive space-exploration-slash-AI company, went public last week in a record-breaking IPO.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, were believed to have been sleeping at a keyhole arch between Panther Beach and Yellow Back Beach northeast of Santa Cruz on June 10 when they were caught by the high tide, according to a Santa Cruz County fire captain.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The top features a button keyhole opening for extra breathability, while the shorts have deep pockets and an elastic waistband with a drawstring for a custom fit and easy on-and-off at the pool.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Noun
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All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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However, the game — which was played on a dreadful pitch in front of almost 115,000 people at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City — will forever be remembered for Maradona’s two goals that perfectly encapsulated the split-screen feel to his career.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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