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Recent Examples of disbar
Circuit Judge Harrell Simpson of Pocahontas had disbarred Weems permanently. ...
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
He was disbarred and filed for bankruptcy as his firm, Girardi Keese, dissolved and filed for bankruptcy, too.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Two managing partners — Jessica in season six, Rachel’s father Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce) in season eight — were disbarred in order to protect Mike and Harvey’s own ability to practice law.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Joseph Cassilly’s reputation was tarnished, however, two years after his retirement when he was disbarred by Maryland’s highest court for withholding evidence and lying about it over the years in a case known as the Memorial Day Murders, a 1981 double killing in Abingdon.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 25 Feb. 2025
He was disbarred and filed for bankruptcy as his firm, Girardi Keese, dissolved and filed for bankruptcy, too.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Two managing partners — Jessica in season six, Rachel’s father Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce) in season eight — were disbarred in order to protect Mike and Harvey’s own ability to practice law.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Joseph Cassilly’s reputation was tarnished, however, two years after his retirement when he was disbarred by Maryland’s highest court for withholding evidence and lying about it over the years in a case known as the Memorial Day Murders, a 1981 double killing in Abingdon.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
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Some states, such as California, New Jersey and Illinois, have sanctuary laws that prevent local jurisdictions from signing 287(g) agreements.—
Julia Ingram,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps more important, though, is doing your best to prevent those flares in the first place.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many exhibitors said Trump’s reciprocal tariff spree and subsequent 90 day pause on duty hikes, excluding China which soared to 125 percent on April 12, have put clients in a holding pattern.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Apr. 2025
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Her campaign said the amount is a fundraising record, excluding self-funding, for any GOP gubernatorial candidate in Virginia.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.—
Nancy Zamierowski,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In subtropical South Florida, the days can get so hot that the rising mercury might actually discourage pollen production.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Williams’ Carlos Sainz initially qualified 12th but was handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton, causing a shakeup in the order of those who were knocked out in Q2.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining a vigorous, healthy lawn is a good way to impede weed establishment and problematic perennials like dandelions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Leaders worldwide are promoting minimal AI regulation to drive innovation and avoid hindering growth.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Being smart with money now, as well as brand building, is crucial to making sure your on-the-field duties are not hindered.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting on efforts by right-wing activists to disallow ballots, North Carolina Democrats have introduced a bill designed to prevent votes from being tossed out based on postelection rule changes.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is misleading because those foundations typically allow many charges to a grant that are disallowed by the NIH.—
William Stafford Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burroughs was fired from the department and charged with making a false police report, obstructing justice, breaking and entering a motor vehicle and possession of heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Citing information from an informant who officials have said is credible, the Department of Homeland Security has alleged that Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang, a claim his family and attorneys deny.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In a scathing order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Thursday denied the Trump administration's effort to appeal an order from a federal judge requiring it to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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