lawful
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"We firmly believe the DMA's mandate goes beyond what is lawful and proportionate, threatening to erode decades of privacy and security protections we've built and leaving our users vulnerable to new risks," the company said.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
Instead he said it was "legitimate, lawful, necessary and a workable legal provision".
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“EOIR will continue to make scheduling adjustments to ensure all cases are handled in a timely and lawful manner.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
It said communications cited in the complaint—made by a former employee—did not affect egg prices, and that the company’s conduct was lawful and in the best interests of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Those with lawful permanent residency applications pending, and those who haven't filed any paperwork, are still considered "undocumented."
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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