proviso
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Abiy's economic reforms have received support from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, under the proviso the country liberalises its foreign currency exchange market and gets a handle on its debt.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
There’s an interesting proviso in the Allbirds–to–NewBird AI switchover that’s gotten much less public attention.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Over a decade ago, Britain’s environmental regulator approved a new coastal nuclear power station on the proviso its cooling system wouldn’t suck in millions of fish from the Bristol Channel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
You need that proviso to make sure the system isn't abused, but it is something that should be examined.
From BBC • May 22, 2025
Harry and Hermione felt that it was best not to stay anywhere too long, and Ron agreed, with the sole proviso that their next move took them within reach of a bacon sandwich.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
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Texas v. Johnson (1989)
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