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Recent Examples of unconstitutional
The Fair School Funding Formula, signed into law in 2021, overhauled the way the state approached public school funding after its long-standing prior model was deemed unconstitutional in 1997.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
However, the Supreme Judicial Court last year ruled that life without parole was unconstitutional if the offender was 18 to 20 years old at the time.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Maurene Comey is suing to get her job back, saying her dismissal was unconstitutional and connected to Trump’s hostility toward her father.
—Ed White, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Once again, the court held that since money, like land, is property, the district’s plan of extortion was unconstitutional.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
However, the Supreme Judicial Court last year ruled that life without parole was unconstitutional if the offender was 18 to 20 years old at the time.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Maurene Comey is suing to get her job back, saying her dismissal was unconstitutional and connected to Trump’s hostility toward her father.
—Ed White, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Once again, the court held that since money, like land, is property, the district’s plan of extortion was unconstitutional.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconstitutional
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But the way Arsenal snatched victory (and then a point) from Newcastle United late on at St James’ Park on Sunday did not feel unjust given the balance of play.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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What was done to you was unjust, unfair, racist and wrong.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The 1983 crime classic follows determined, criminal-minded Cuban immigrant Tony Montana (Pacino), who becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Oct. 2025
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That panel included two former judges who had overseen international criminal tribunals, a former legal adviser to the British Foreign Office, and Amal Clooney, a British Lebanese human-rights lawyer and the wife of George Clooney.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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One move would be for Comey’s lawyers to try to have the charges thrown out on the grounds of vindictive or selective prosecution, basically arguing that Comey was targeted for impermissible reasons.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Poggi is just the caretaker who’s running the team during Moore’s suspension, which is tied to the NCAA’s ruling in the Connor Stalions impermissible scouting investigation.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gein was found guilty of murder, but in a follow-up proceeding was ruled to be not guilty — again by reason of insanity.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shadolla Peterson pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact and received a six-year probationary sentence, while Pike's then-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp was convicted of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, reported unauthorized border crossing attempts have plummeted.—
Phillip Reese,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Munich airport was shut down this morning due to unauthorized drones in its airspace, and Putin joked about it in Sochi.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is disgraceful and immoral.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lina, a young woman facing harsh coming-of-age rituals, forms a forbidden connection with a man.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Unconstitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconstitutional. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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