the works
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Another new rule in the works would let them apply to ban drone flights near their property, an FAA official said, although only Congress can grant authority to shoot down aircraft, manned or not.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Unless a deal was already in the works with another nation, however, he believes it's unlikely any big announcements will be made.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
On shipping forms, they estimated that the works were worth as little as $30—“absurdly low values for purported original Warhol paintings,” according to the suit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Since 2009, treated effluent has been tested under an "operator self-monitoring" scheme, with unannounced checks carried out by teams operating separately from those running the works.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
And then your first wife’s bastard throws a spanner in the works by handing the one person most likely to put the crown on Oak’s head to your rival.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
