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Recent Examples of statutory
Trump has repeatedly violated laws — for example, by firing hundreds of thousands of civil servants against their statutory protections and abolishing agencies created by Congress.
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Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The Puerto Rico Board of Medicine operates under formal statutory authority and is a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Immigration attorneys at worldwide law firm Greenberg Traurig say the program doesn’t include any statutory protections for people who enter the process early, which means applicants aren’t grandfathered in if the program is withdrawn or struck down in court.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Nebraska employers should expect those tensions to grow even with statutory protections in place.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The Puerto Rico Board of Medicine operates under formal statutory authority and is a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Immigration attorneys at worldwide law firm Greenberg Traurig say the program doesn’t include any statutory protections for people who enter the process early, which means applicants aren’t grandfathered in if the program is withdrawn or struck down in court.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Nebraska employers should expect those tensions to grow even with statutory protections in place.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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Upholding constitutional checks, civilian control and the rule of law is vital to maintaining public trust and democratic stability.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Historically, Congress has played a role in facilitating access for voters through statute and constitutional amendments.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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Bankman-Fried, after all, was supposed to be crypto’s good-guy wunderkind, the pro-regulation prophet who would finally lead crypto into the mainstream.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2022
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Hunting groups say this is an overestimation of deer numbers, and that the organization has never had a proper management plan.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Crew Socks Whether hot or cold, the proper cushioned sock can help regulate temperature in shoes and keep your feet extra comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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