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as in representatives
a person who acts or does business for another
talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate
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as in lawyers
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
finished law school and became an attorney
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Recent Examples of attorneys
While no appeal has been filed yet, Venezuelan advocates and attorneys anticipate the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent not only for Venezuelans under TPS but also for other nations receiving similar protections.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
While Judge Kelly's order only applies to Guatemalan children, attorneys for the minors had notified the court that other children from different countries could also be targeted for removal.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The program served roughly 95,000 meals to Sacramento County households and the unhoused, chapter attorneys said, citing the Dine-In 2 program’s final report.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Porth pleaded guilty in December to two counts of theft over $60,000, which carried a prison sentence of 8-12 years on each count, but attorneys in the case agreed to a cap of 10 years.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Lyonne is repped by Untitled Entertainment and CAA, and attorneys James Adams and Scott Winston.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Reed’s family has not publicly commented on his death, except through attorneys.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Through his platform, The Elder Law Coach, Whatley helps attorneys transition to a field where clients are grateful, compensation is higher, and personal fulfillment is not just a dream.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Same goes for Justice Department attorneys prosecuting civil rights cases and scientists reviewing new vaccines.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
While Judge Kelly's order only applies to Guatemalan children, attorneys for the minors had notified the court that other children from different countries could also be targeted for removal.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The program served roughly 95,000 meals to Sacramento County households and the unhoused, chapter attorneys said, citing the Dine-In 2 program’s final report.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Porth pleaded guilty in December to two counts of theft over $60,000, which carried a prison sentence of 8-12 years on each count, but attorneys in the case agreed to a cap of 10 years.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Lyonne is repped by Untitled Entertainment and CAA, and attorneys James Adams and Scott Winston.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Reed’s family has not publicly commented on his death, except through attorneys.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Through his platform, The Elder Law Coach, Whatley helps attorneys transition to a field where clients are grateful, compensation is higher, and personal fulfillment is not just a dream.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Same goes for Justice Department attorneys prosecuting civil rights cases and scientists reviewing new vaccines.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorneys
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Experts who regularly advise the committee, and representatives from powerful organizations such as the American Medical Association, pushed back hard against such statements.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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These were not beavers in the abstract sense, not representatives of a species, but instead two specific beavers, a pair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The episode features conversations with Syed in prison and after his release, plus lawyers involved with the case and Syed’s family members.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek contacted lawyers for Khalil and the Department of Homeland Security for comment via email outside normal office hours on Thursday.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said deputies were responding after a possible helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington State.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said off-duty deputies found a man on the ride and took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Josh Cradduck,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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The delegates came from about 20 countries, almost all European, although one came from French Algeria, five from America, and four from Palestine.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Six student delegates and two adults stayed with Encinitas host families and experienced a full slate of local culture, civic engagement, and outdoor recreation, strengthening friendships and building the kind of understanding that lasts far beyond a single visit.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the company closed more than $6 billion in sales and hired more than 500 agents.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The agency’s strategy centers on Korea as its priority, with Japan close behind — two markets that historically haven’t worked with global agents.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another issue, according to some large investment fund managers, is that investors’ concern.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Jones said of her managers' directives.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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This deployment was first announced after a meeting between Japanese and British defense ministers in Tokyo last month, at which both sides said they were committed to further strengthening defense capabilities and increasing security cooperation.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Attorneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorneys. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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