loopholes

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He argued that these carve-outs are not loopholes, but genuine strategies to provide customers with relevant discounts and specialized offers to retain their business.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

New waste licencing rules will be laid out this week aimed at stopping waste carriers from exploiting loopholes and illegally dumping rubbish in England, the government has said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Prang said fairness is a top priority: closing loopholes to make every property owner pay their fair share while also expanding access to tax relief programs to help seniors, veterans and nonprofits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Lawmakers and regulators sifted through what had gone wrong with Credit Suisse and zeroed in on regulatory loopholes related to overseas subsidiaries that masked its ill health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I descended, minding carefully where I went, for the stairs were dark, being only lit by loopholes in the heavy masonry.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker