Example Sentences

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Financial-aid needs complicate that calculus: Applying early decision, which is binding, could limit applicants’ ability to compare aid packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“That decision is binding, and it does require a substantial degree of deference on the factual issues,” Somin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

The ruling is binding and can trickle down to influence the law in 46 countries in Europe including the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

The jury’s finding that she did not therefore is binding in this case and precludes Mr. Trump from contesting the falsity of his 2019 statements.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2023

I know that this document is not binding upon your Convention; nothing is binding upon you but eternal and absolute justice, and my predecessor has taken care of the claims of that.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady