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Recent Examples of loophole
For a group of British retail heavyweights, the government’s move to close a tax loophole on low-value goods from overseas by 2029 would come too little, too late.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, who authored that bill, said arguments that the law doesn’t apply to political content created by a third party, which is then reshared by a candidate or campaign, is a loophole that should be closed.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Their owners used to claim a loophole in the state’s gambling laws.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In the case of Measure E, city officials appear to have benefited from a loophole in that precedent, having budgeted $40 million in revenue from an unnamed parcel tax last year.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, who authored that bill, said arguments that the law doesn’t apply to political content created by a third party, which is then reshared by a candidate or campaign, is a loophole that should be closed.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Their owners used to claim a loophole in the state’s gambling laws.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In the case of Measure E, city officials appear to have benefited from a loophole in that precedent, having budgeted $40 million in revenue from an unnamed parcel tax last year.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
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From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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More than a million Medicare cards with new numbers have been sent out to beneficiaries because of a security breach — but the mailing itself has some people suspicious.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The 2023 impeachment vote has created a lasting rift within the Texas Republican Party.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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However, the cool drop shoulder design, crew neckline, and side slit hem elevate this classic look to a more modern design, especially when styled with these pants and shoes.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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The sensual styling featured sinuous lines and included a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Our first couples The first coupling up is based around an elaborate compatibility test-slash–kissing booth that is entirely too complicated, but chaos and saliva are the fuel that keep the Love Island machine running.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Page also cited the administration’s efforts to cut grants from low-income schools, research in higher education and others, as well as slashes to the department’s Office of Civil Rights, research and data division, and general staff.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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Lipa began micro-dosing bridal dressing shortly after, stunning in a white off-the-shoulder dress during a family outing in May, a keyhole cutout gown at Schiaparelli's Paris Fashion Week show in July, and a side boob-baring frock during a trip to Miami in September.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Dominica has designated 300 square miles of marine reserve as off-limits to humans, and leaves open the slimmest keyhole for tourists to swim with the mammals.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Analysts read the split as a flight to quality.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Let’s go over some of the ways the Spurs can fix things and go to Madison Square Garden with a split.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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