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legislation

[lej-is-ley-shuhn] / ˌlɛdʒ ɪsˈleɪ ʃən /


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Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Shortly after Newsom took office in 2019, he signed legislation establishing the drinking water fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The prime minister and home secretary fast-tracked the legislation after recent attacks on Jewish targets.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But this strategy pales in comparison to what’s possible with the newest legislation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We would not sacrifice a child before we charge somebody,” said Representative Paul Ray, a Republican who was the legislator who had proposed the second, stricter, piece of legislation banning texting while driving.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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