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statute

[stach-oot, -oot] / ˈstætʃ ut, -ʊt /


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“But on its face, the statute does not exempt negotiations that the leagues may have with streaming services.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

For 30 years, both parties have shown nearly unanimous support for that statute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The other mountain to climb in this case is the statute of limitations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Most alarmingly, courts have wielded the statute to crush lawsuits that accuse social media companies of negligently providing a defective product.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“Very well. Let’s get on with it. Since the township cannot make payment in full at this time, then in accordance with public statute, the aforementioned tract of land is now open for public bids.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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