in light of

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This concession is significant in light of last term’s 6–3 decision in Mahmoud v.

From Slate

Conversely, Broadcom’s stock may be “already grossly oversold” in light of its recent declines, Meeks added.

From MarketWatch

"In light of increasing global aridity, which is affecting more and more regions worldwide, these results are becoming increasingly relevant. Understanding how organisms adapt in extreme environments and which environmental parameters cause them to spread can help to improve estimation of the ecological consequences of climate change," says Schiffer.

From Science Daily

Logically, insurers -- after having assessed the situation and their exposure in light of their contracts with reinsurers -- would once again offer war risk coverage in the area but at a much higher, if not prohibitive, price.

From Barron's

In light of the recent conflict, traffic has effectively halted.

From Barron's