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[val-id] / ˈvæl ɪd /


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They need to be U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Under the CAZ scheme, the daily charge for vehicles that do not meet emission standards is £8 for cars, vans and taxis or £50 for HGVs and coaches, unless a valid exemption is in place.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A 65-year-old British woman named Karen Newman traveling on a valid tourist visa was arrested in September 2025 at the Montana border, shackled and held for six weeks in an ICE detention center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Beijing’s municipal government used Liu’s case, identifying him only by his surname, as an example to remind employers that AI isn’t a valid reason to fire people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“I guess I’m the opposite. I feel like an Indian American here, and when I’m in India, like just an Indian. I see them both as equal and valid for me.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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