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envelope

[en-vuh-lohp, ahn-] / ˈɛn vəˌloʊp, ˈɑn- /


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Historically, crypto has pushed the legal envelope, and may design rewards to mimic interest without violating the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Until the envelope was opened, Schlamminger had no way of knowing the true value his experiment had produced.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Operating expenses also played a role, but everything was “within the expected envelope of the plan.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“What we’re seeing is this groundswell of pushing the envelope of what can be done,” Chow continued.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

An envelope with my name on it, in Lizzie’s handwriting.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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