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callais

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/ kəˈleɪɪs /

noun

  1. a green stone found as beads and ornaments in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age of W Europe

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Etymology

Origin of callais

C19: from Greek kallais

Example Sentences

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Callais may have greater consequences for both parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

That case remains pending, and assuming the court in Callais continues to recognize racial gerrymandering as unconstitutional, it should not have a direct effect on the California case.

From Slate

She argued in defense of the Voting Rights Act during Callais arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

From Slate

There is plenty of time for both New York and New Jersey to alter their constitutions in time for the 2028 elections, when Callais’ full force will likely be felt.

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That’s the question at the heart of Callais v.

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