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Recent Examples of loophole
Nearly half of all packages with de minimis exemptions come from China, and more than 30% of all daily packages shipped under de minimis are from Temu and Shein, Reuters reported in February when the loophole was temporarily closed and then reopened.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
About 67 percent of imports using the loophole came from China between 2018 and 2021, according to the report.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the ending of the de minimis loophole will begin on May 2, giving companies less than a month to prepare for the changes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Chelsea’s sale of their women’s team to help with financial compliance, for example, would not be permitted in the EFL after that loophole was closed in 2021.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
About 67 percent of imports using the loophole came from China between 2018 and 2021, according to the report.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the ending of the de minimis loophole will begin on May 2, giving companies less than a month to prepare for the changes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Chelsea’s sale of their women’s team to help with financial compliance, for example, would not be permitted in the EFL after that loophole was closed in 2021.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
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Williams loves that the three-in-one (stick, handheld, or high-reach) can easily convert to make the most of the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Social media posts by Ukrainian soldiers in the last few days describe fears of possible encirclement in one location and breach of a defensive line in another.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enhance your organization’s ability to prevent data breaches by implementing security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The upheaval has further exposed deep social rifts between conservatives and liberals and increased pressure on institutions and the military, which had found itself in a quandary over whether to enforce martial law.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Contacted for comment, National Security Council spokesperson James Hewitt denied any rifts between the two men tasked with executing Trump's policy on Iran.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Featuring a snug fit from the waist to the thighs, the flared bottom has a low slit at each ankle to show off your best shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Macron opted for a dark navy midi dress with a slight slit on the skirt and a small anchor embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In total, Microsoft has invested $13.75 billion in the startup, but more recently, fissures in the relationship between the two companies have begun to show.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The fissure of the volcanic eruption had broken through protective barriers around the town of Grindavik, and had reached 1,200 meters, or nearly 4,000 feet, in length.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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House committees, for example, are mandated to find at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, while Senate panels have to find at least $4 billion in slashes — a fraction of the House’s amount.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hazel can pull, push, and even infiltrate the minds of the opposing spirits using her abilities, dodging and diving to avoid rogue slashes or a demonic helping of sludge.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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The lightweight top has a pretty jewel neckline with a back keyhole that closes easily with a loop and button.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The high collar with a keyhole neckline adds a chic element that can pair with your best strappy heels or chunky wedges.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Proponents of the split argue that Cyber Command has become too big on its own to have to share a leader with a similarly large organization.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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