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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
a prima facie case of tax fraud
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as in evident
not needing proof in order to be accepted
actions that established a prima facie case of discrimination
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There is a strong prima facie case that raw scientific data should be made freely available.
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Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2016
Moreover, Woodbury views the renaming of Dixie State University to Utah Tech University as prima facie evidence that cancel culture is taking root in St. George.
—Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
Many unsuccessful Black head coach candidates will probably meet this initial (prima facie) case of discrimination.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022
While most states follow absolute speeding limits, some have presumed or prima facie speeding limits, according to a database created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology software engineer John Carr.
—Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
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Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2016
Moreover, Woodbury views the renaming of Dixie State University to Utah Tech University as prima facie evidence that cancel culture is taking root in St. George.
—Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
Many unsuccessful Black head coach candidates will probably meet this initial (prima facie) case of discrimination.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022
While most states follow absolute speeding limits, some have presumed or prima facie speeding limits, according to a database created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology software engineer John Carr.
—Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
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This evolution also was evident during the Republican National Conventions.John Santucci, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Those strategies are evident in the stark – and growing – gender gap.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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First, however, Eddie learns he’s wanted for questioning concerning the apparent death of Detective Patrick Mulligan (Stephen Graham) in San Francisco.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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That said, the incubation period for E. coli is only a couple of days, so illness would be quickly apparent to anyone affected, said Donald Schaffner, a food safety expert at Rutgers University.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
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The defensive line is an obvious area of concern for San Francisco.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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These scenes spell out too much obvious stuff about the pattern of unfeeling masculinity that shapes boys into harsh men, toughening them up supposedly for their own good.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trick-or-treat, rain and wind:Wet Halloween weather possible in Greater Cincinnati Check out its history:When was candy corn invented?The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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At polling locations, voting machines are constantly under surveillance, with election officials and security personnel trained to ensure that no unauthorized access is possible, according to Allen.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The security services—the army, police, and the mukhabarat or intelligence services—are staffed primarily by Jordanians of tribal origin, whose loyalty to the king and the monarchy has long been axiomatic.David Schenker, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2017
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That would run counter to an axiomatic goal of U.S. grand strategy, which has remained constant for decades: to prevent the domination of either end of the Eurasian landmass by one or more potentially hostile powers.Aaron L. Friedberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2012
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Yet the supposed scandal has Republicans outraged at the idea that Americans impacted by the hurricane are being denied help because Democrats funneled resources to immigrants.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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The supposed seller asked for the $140,000 payment to be split in half and sent to two different banks, according to Shaw.Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2024
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The voice was unmistakable, that warbling tenor that has tinted dozens of soul/R&B/pop classics for more than 60 years.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Successful products make their demand unmistakable.William Wolfram, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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This probable lighter schedule of duties for the Prince of Wales, 42, aligns perfectly with the kids’ school break.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Smile’s success meant a sequel was highly probable.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Prima facie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prima%20facie. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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