loopholes

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“But perhaps finding more systems like these might teach us about interesting natural ‘loopholes’ that occur in at least some types of planetary systems.”

From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2023

“Any suggestion that Tennis Australia is seeking ‘loopholes’ within this process is simply untrue,” said a statement from Tennis Australia reported by The Age newspaper in Melbourne.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

In a semi-clandestine meeting organised in Wroclaw, they speak about the ‘loopholes’ in the existing law and how to use them to gain access to a safe medical abortion.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2020

Although Bell tests have supported quantum theory many times, they include assumptions that leave wiggle room for non-quantum explanations, and physicists have been trying to close these ‘loopholes’ ever since.

From Nature • Feb. 1, 2017

"Uncoordinated attempts by individual countries or blocs of countries to tackle the issue may actually create more tax 'loopholes' or have a detrimental impact on businesses that do not engage in aggressive tax planning."

From Reuters • May 22, 2013