usurpation

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Noun
  • The Trump administration — particularly Musk with the takeover of the Treasury payment system — is literally executing policy at the most nuts-and-bolts level.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • This year marks the first time Fox Sports rolls out its special takeover of Tubi for the big game – inclusive of streaming Fox and Fox Deportes’ Super Bowl LIX broadcasts on the platform live in 4K (on compatible devices).
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The architect Mark Roy Daniels produced a particularly opulent example of the Spanish Colonial style, which represented an Anglo appropriation of Alta California.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
  • But much of its billion dollar budget comes from federal appropriations.
    Neda Ulaby, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Experts warn this could have a chilling effect on financial institutions and companies, which might fear investigations or severe penalties, including hefty fines, asset seizures, and criminal charges, on companies and individuals making ransom or extortion payments.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Symptoms for moderate to severe bird flu infections may also include high fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, altered consciousness and seizures, the CDC says.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • With a decision on annexation coming up with the next three months, Jordan’s 46-year-old mayor may find his third term in office a critical one.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Under the annexation agreement, Tinley Park would foot the bill to install a four-way intersection with stoplights at Market Place Drive, which is west of Harlem and east of 76th Avenue.
    Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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