law
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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"What is missing in this story is not a new law; it's not more money; it's not better IT. It's the need to prioritise allegations of rape," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"They were a commitment by Nick's parents, in the most binding way the law of trusts allows, that these resources would belong to Nick for his use and benefit," the petition says.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Polymarket has touted its work with law enforcement in both cases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Ona and John were legally wed in January 1797, but Ona was still the property of the Custis estate in the eyes of the law.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Vocabulary lists containing law
American Naturalization Test, List 1
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The Scientific Method
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Scientific Inquiry - Introductory
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