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“There’s potential for a lot of see-sawing in Washington on environmental policy in respect to the auto industry,” Whiston said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
But housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa described the scheme as "the most damaging policy introduced in respect to social housing".
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024
Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is receiving in snowfall, which places it in a precarious position in respect to its stability.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024
“I’ve seen a lot of them over the years and in respect to this particular matter, there are too many subjects. Not all of which are functionally related to each other.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
“Anthony Márez,” I replied, “Antonio Juan Márez y Luna,” I added in respect to my mother.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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