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There is the “self-denial” of Germany, which, like Japan, on account of history, chooses not to pursue “great powerness” despite its technological and economic strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Appeals Centre Europe is one of a number of independent dispute settlement bodies which allow people in the EU to challenge social media platforms' decisions including on account bans and content moderation.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The 15th Amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
The ship’s log summary made note of “a large bay, which they named ‘the Bay of the Smokes,’ on account of the many smokes they saw there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
It read “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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