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Recent Examples of leeway
The new wording gives widening projects — particularly those in rural areas — more leeway.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Players signed out of high school are given considerable leeway to fail.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In theory, a resilient labor market could afford central bankers leeway to raise interest rates in an effort to dial back inflation, since elevated borrowing costs risk a hiring slowdown.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
In a recent client note, Thomas argued that real interest rates, or the difference between nominal rates and inflation, were much higher under Greenspan and thus more restrictive then, giving the Fed leeway.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Players signed out of high school are given considerable leeway to fail.
—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In theory, a resilient labor market could afford central bankers leeway to raise interest rates in an effort to dial back inflation, since elevated borrowing costs risk a hiring slowdown.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
In a recent client note, Thomas argued that real interest rates, or the difference between nominal rates and inflation, were much higher under Greenspan and thus more restrictive then, giving the Fed leeway.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeway
Noun
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
Noun
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Better results at the plate have given the Phillies some latitude to make mistakes on defense.
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While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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