exclusionary

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A legal battle over WhatsApp's privacy policy began in March 2021 when the CCI ordered an investigation, alleging that Meta was engaging in "exploitative and exclusionary conduct".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Plus, the institutions say, it’s serving a more lofty goal: to democratize an art world that often feels exclusionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

The lawsuit had sought “permanent injunctive relief to end NASCAR’s exclusionary practices and restore competition in the relevant market,” as well as a large sum to cover legal fees and financial losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

As the castle doctrine spread across the English colonies, including North America, it took its essential exclusionary principles with it.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025

Social pressures, stereotypes, and changing attitudes and perspectives can inhibit inclusion and lead to exclusionary practice.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin