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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

It said it would waive payments of "tariffs" and "Iranian insurances" for ships passing during the 60 days.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

Will the ICC waive his immunity in the Netherlands?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

When Deborah officially divorced Pullum in 2006, she had to itemize her income as part of a request for the judge to waive her filing fee.

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

This is not an insurance policy, per se, it’s an optional agreement that waives your financial responsibility if the rental car is damaged or stolen.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

She will become his doctor, out of a sense of both guilt and gratitude for the help he gives to her and Warren; she waives the usual fee, which he can’t pay anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

The federal program also waives fees and requirements for “legitimate” recycling of certain hazardous wastes, such as scrap metal.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 2, 2025

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

From Slate Jul. 2, 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

Following that hearing, two of the victims waived their right to anonymity to speak publicly about their experiences.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

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

Company owner Tatiana Kim has promised "not to abandon" the sellers, and she has offered temporary discounts and waived shipment fees, but this has done little to calm fears of further attacks.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Sania Feagin, a 2025 first-round draft pick, was waived and signed with Portland.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Not only did the man agree to take Caroline on as a private pupil, he waived the fee.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

Some sellers reported having to sign clauses waiving their right to compensation in the event of a drone strike on warehouse facilities.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

S&P had said it was considering waiving both requirements ahead of the megacap IPOs expected this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 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

These are the full expense ratios except for four of the funds, which are temporarily waiving some expenses:

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 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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