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exclusionary

[ ik-skloo-zhuh-ner-ee ]

adjective

  1. having the effect of excluding or shutting out someone or something:

    In wealthy suburbs with good schools, exclusionary zoning policies often block affordable housing development and keep out low-income people.



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"This exclusionary conduct substantially harmed Google's publisher customers, the competitive process, and, ultimately, consumers of information on the open web," she said.

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Some sheriffs have denied their existence, but Martinez acknowledged that exclusionary groups exist in the department.

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So I don’t enjoy theater that feels like it’s just for other artists, feels exclusionary or, in the worst case, just makes people feel stupid.

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But despite the recognition, including at some of the world's largest museums, its documentation has been exclusionary and has not kept up with the contemporary practices within the industry.

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But oversight officials have long said that exclusionary behaviors — such as voting on which deputies are allowed to have a tattoo — are hallmarks of the controversial groups.

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