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[weyv] / weɪv /


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The newer version does, however, give the White House more authority to waive the oil-and-gas importer penalties if it sees fit.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

The decision to waive Balogun's suspension came two days before the United States were beaten 4-1 by Belgium.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Under the text, Washington commits to immediately waive oil sanctions crippling Iran's economy.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

The challenge is that Los Angeles does not currently have an open roster spot, meaning the team would need to waive a player to make room.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

“There was a question just now, Mr. Jaggers, which you desired me to waive for a moment. I hope I am doing nothing wrong in asking it again?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The agreement also waives banking and transport sanctions to facilitate transactions, an early financial benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Frequent users can save $5 per order on average by signing up for the app’s subscription service, DashPass, which costs $9.99 per month or $96 per year and waives fees on certain orders, DoorDash said.

From MarketWatch Feb. 6, 2026

They cannot be prosecuted for any crime unless their home country waives the immunity.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2025

Executive Order 1 requires city departments to complete project reviews within 30 days from when a complete application is submitted and waives discretionary hearings under zoning rules, among other efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2025

Some Argie diplomat in New York, still harping on about the Belgrano being outside the zone, said Britain no longer rules the waves, it just waives the rules.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

For instance, someone who purchased a $1,400 laptop in Tennessee during tax-free weekend would save $98 on the waived 7% state sales tax plus $21 to $38 on local taxes, depending on the county.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The council offered a flexible interpretation of requirements to build a proportion of "affordable housing", sometimes effectively waived, sometimes met by funding building in cheaper areas of the city.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The Sparks waived their top pick in this year’s draft, Ta’Niya Latson, after barely playing, and she has gone on to join Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Iran is also ramping up exports after the U.S. lifted its naval blockade and temporarily waived sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

He asks if any of us are not longterm Minnesota residents, and when I raise my hand he says the requirement can sometimes be waived.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

For 30 days, the president is barred from softening or waiving the statutory sanctions Congress has imposed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Brittan, from Devon, who spoke to the BBC after waiving her automatic lifelong right to anonymity, described the Met as "shambolic, incompetent and complicit".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

And why might waiving it help ease East Coast gas ‘supply crunch’?

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

The judge warned Joe repeatedly that a guilty plea meant waiving his right to a trial, his right to testify, and his right to appeal her ruling.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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