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Recent Examples of statutory
Fritsch faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal employees still retain the ability to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and other statutory frameworks.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Through vague statutory language, the bill would also empower bureaucrats to circumvent the legislative process and add even more regulations in the future.
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the Trump administration has vowed to keep statutory funding, such as the programs for students with special needs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal employees still retain the ability to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and other statutory frameworks.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Through vague statutory language, the bill would also empower bureaucrats to circumvent the legislative process and add even more regulations in the future.
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the Trump administration has vowed to keep statutory funding, such as the programs for students with special needs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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