under appeal
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: being reviewed by a higher court
The case is currently under appeal.
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Another jury verdict, still under appeal, awarded her around $83 million in damages for defamation.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
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“Under appeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20appeal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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