clause
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The city’s firefighters had a “me too” clause in their contract requiring that they receive the same types of increases as cops.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Trout has a full no-trade clause, meaning he would have to approve any deal ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Fabio Wardley says he has triggered a clause for an immediate rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Lower courts blocked the move, citing the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
But while has also gained acceptance as a substitute for although or whereas at the beginning of a sentence or clause: While Grumpy can whistle, he prefers not to.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing clause
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: Writing, Grammar, and Word Choice
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Case Closed: Clud, Clus
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