precedent

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“We try to interpret American law with American precedent based on American history,” the justice told Sauer.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“While McCormick‘s M&A track record is a positive precedent, the scale of this potential transaction represents a substantially greater order of magnitude,” Powers wrote on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Their reasoning appeared to largely rest on historical precedent: When stocks retreat due to a geopolitical shock, they often recover within a matter of weeks, if not days.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“Maybe the numbers were manageable today, but the precedent is not,” Coffey said of the judgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

United States established precedent for relocation of citizens during times of war.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed