eminent domain
Example Sentences
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In Bakersfield, the rail project is attempting to use buyouts and eminent domain to acquire properties for the station.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The board ended up directing the mayor to try to negotiate for the fuel facility, but didn’t immediately allow her to use eminent domain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Landowners in communities adjacent to the park are still gearing up to face eminent domain challenges from the federal government.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
As selectman, he threatens to co-opt it using eminent domain.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2025
The exercise by every State of the right of eminent domain is an illustration of this.
From Why I am in favor of socialism by Various
