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Yet for those who spent the past two decades pushing their disciplines toward legitimacy, the idea of arriving at the finish line together feels more than a little surreal.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025 -
The past seemed to provide a gateway to the present, and traditional culture seemed to add legitimacy to her next musical step.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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That agreement was the culmination of a lawsuit filed in February 2018 in San Diego federal court against the first Trump administration that initially centered on the legality of separating migrant parents and children who arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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In Tuesday's vote, Carey looked to clarify the legality of the initial agreement after it was signed by the chief of police, instead of City Manager Brian Barroso.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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“Rightfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightfulness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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