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Recent Examples of statutory
The delay was expected to be included in the final state budget, which was signed into law last week nearly two months after the statutory deadline.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The Dells' contribution is going to a statutory program, rather than a nonprofit or other intermediary.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The extension was triggered automatically after Homeland Security missed a statutory deadline, an unusual reprieve from a White House that has moved to end TPS protections for numerous countries.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The trial transcripts were filed in her direct appeal on October 23, 2023, triggering the 365-day statutory clock to file the petition.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The Dells' contribution is going to a statutory program, rather than a nonprofit or other intermediary.
—Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The extension was triggered automatically after Homeland Security missed a statutory deadline, an unusual reprieve from a White House that has moved to end TPS protections for numerous countries.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The trial transcripts were filed in her direct appeal on October 23, 2023, triggering the 365-day statutory clock to file the petition.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
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Legislators approved the property tax cut constitutional amendment during a special session Tuesday.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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They are accused of propaganda against the constitutional order and instigation to commit crimes, and if found guilty could be sentenced to several years in prison.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Judge Wilson seemed to agree, finding in his ruling that a detective mishandled the evidence and failed to follow proper procedure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Protests have been ongoing outside the Immigrations Customs and Enforcement detention center for nearly two weeks over allegations that the 300 inmates inside are not receiving proper medical care, aren't being adequately fed and their living conditions are poor.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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