arbitrary
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Arbitrary regulations make opening schools prohibitively expensive and slow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to urgently issue an opinion that Evan has been arbitrarily detained by Russia on the false charges.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023
Last year, the United Nations’ Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruled that the Rwandan government had abducted Mr. Rusesabagina and arbitrarily detained him.
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023
In May an investigation by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruled that there was no legal basis for Mr Johal's detention in India.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2022
Arbitrary barber, charming daughter, engaging foreigner, graceful, handsome, insinuating.
From Hildegarde's Harvest by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe
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