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discriminatory

[dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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The White House had alleged "discriminatory treatment" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in introducing the duties.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The FCC said the review of the network’s licenses would focus on whether it had been discriminatory in its diversity and inclusion policies.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Trump is especially interested in Section 301, which is meant to remedy foreign trade practices that are discriminatory, unfair or unreasonable, and that burden U.S. commerce.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

“UC Davis School of Medicine strongly disagrees with any characterization of its admissions practices as discriminatory or inconsistent with applicable law,” a school statement read.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

“New Negro” quickly came to mean an African American who refused to obey the discriminatory laws under which pre-World War I blacks were forced to live.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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