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Recent Examples of stipulate
Today, many states stipulate that gestational surrogates have no parental rights—any equivocation on this matter would cause the country’s reproductive-tourism industry to collapse.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The deadlock essentially kills the proposal because San Diego City Council policies stipulate that three votes from the five-member panel – the Rules Committee – are needed for a proposal to move forward.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
One belief is that laws should be long enough to carefully stipulate all sorts of twists and turns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Ellis’ amendment does, however, stipulate that such transfers must be explicitly spelled out and approved by the council.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The deadlock essentially kills the proposal because San Diego City Council policies stipulate that three votes from the five-member panel – the Rules Committee – are needed for a proposal to move forward.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
One belief is that laws should be long enough to carefully stipulate all sorts of twists and turns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Ellis’ amendment does, however, stipulate that such transfers must be explicitly spelled out and approved by the council.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulate
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Sánchez did not specify the number of troops who were aboard the Hercules C-130.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The van had been stolen from Miami-Dade County, according to the news release that did not specify when.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi denied closing the passageway, insisting instead that countries attacking Iran face restrictions, while others were being offered assistance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Trump has insisted that Mueller's investigation into his first White House campaign and its connections with Moscow are a hoax.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The mustache required fewer pixels to animate than a mouth, and the overalls helped clearly define Mario’s movements.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the very beginning, ABC was making a big bet on a figure whose defining, and perhaps most relatable, quality is her impulse to burn it all down.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Capella Kyoto team bring a beautiful humanity to their exacting brand of hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Few cooperative apartment houses in New York are as distinguished—or as tightly controlled by an exacting board—as the stately limestone building at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 66th Street.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Your vigor is a gift, yet pacing yourself ensures consistency and keeps your focus strong beyond a single push toward completion.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge also permanently enjoined all federal officials from enforcing the order against the Texas law firm.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not the same as the balance of trade, which is why courts would ideally enjoin the president’s proclamation.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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That image of the siblings together, sharing a dance among palm trees and vibrant colors, was visual confirmation that the continuity of Princess Caroline's legacy was assured.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rotation equation Starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who like France has more than six years of service time and can opt out today is he is not assured of being on the active roster, has made the team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Police said no additional information is available and asked the public to respect the reporting party's privacy.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investigators asked anyone with information relevant to this investigation to call the Police Department’s Investigation Bureau at 916-478-8060.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Stipulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulate. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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