loophole

Example Sentences

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Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy suggested that lawmakers could act to close the loophole in this exact way.

From BBC

The "de minimis" loophole allows overseas retailers to send goods to the UK worth up to £135 without incurring customs duty.

From BBC

And a loophole in the law allows companies to collect the credits if they lease vehicles to customers, even if the cars don’t meet sourcing and manufacturing requirements.

From New York Times

It’s riddled with loopholes and has been ineffective at stopping red states from passing discriminatory laws.

From Los Angeles Times

The new language, he said, closes a loophole that left “open an enormous avenue to real mischief” by allowing “free, secret holidays orchestrated by one of the many interests seeking to influence the court.”

From Washington Post