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Recent Examples of leeway
While Judge Bell's ruling has allowed the teams some leeway, NASCAR is pushing for a stay that could delay these changes until a court further evaluates the situation.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
For the Supreme Court, a key concern might be that the law doesn't just potentially threaten speech on TikTok but grants considerable leeway for the government to possibly restrict speech on other platforms.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
Italy’s most affluent citizens have had considerable leeway in retaining and transferring their wealth.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
As a private company, Nordstrom may have more leeway and less scrutiny of its efforts to reinvigorate sales.
D’Innocenzio and Durbin write for the Associated Press.
—Anne D’innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
For the Supreme Court, a key concern might be that the law doesn't just potentially threaten speech on TikTok but grants considerable leeway for the government to possibly restrict speech on other platforms.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
Italy’s most affluent citizens have had considerable leeway in retaining and transferring their wealth.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
As a private company, Nordstrom may have more leeway and less scrutiny of its efforts to reinvigorate sales.
D’Innocenzio and Durbin write for the Associated Press.
—Anne D’innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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