constitutionally

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Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible after a brief ban, these figures are a reminder that executions still play a role in American life.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“The Commission is committed to its constitutionally mandated role to regulate public utilities in the interest of prudent and reasonable rates for ratepayers, businesses and the Commonwealth as a whole,” it added in a statement.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Though I’ve seen one brief example of Wickline onstage doing stand-up, in some seemingly earlier time, she’s constitutionally a sketch comic, even when she’s the only member of the troupe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In his conclusion, Leon writes that with White House approval from Congress, "the American people will benefit from the branches of Government exercising their constitutionally prescribed roles."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Why, yes sir. Atticus, I don’t know anything about the Constitution. “You seem to be constitutionally sound so far.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee