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exemption

[ig-zemp-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɛmp ʃən /


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The mayor recently delighted Knicks fans after jokingly giving New York City kids a “no bedtime” exemption so they could stay up and watch the games.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Wie West retired three years ago after the Open at Pebble Beach, but came out of retirement to use her last year of exemption to play on this iconic course, celebrating its centennial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Flowers Foods decision was the latest in a series of cases in which the justices interpreted that exemption to broaden access to federal courts.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The FCC has launched a separate inquiry into whether “The View” qualifies for an exemption from equal-time rules because it is considered a news program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She had had three weeks of happy exemption from Mr. Elton; and Harriet’s mind, she had been willing to hope, had been lately gaining strength.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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