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Recent Examples of hearings
From confirmation to downfall During her confirmation hearings, Bondi promised to safeguard the Justice Department’s independence and bolster its transparency.
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Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The two men were unable to retain lawyers for their initial immigration hearings, because counsel in such cases is not assigned for free, Wolf said.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Testy hearings, 'burn book' on Democratic lawmakers In combative hearings on Capitol Hill, Bondi repeatedly dodged questions from Democrats on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files and other sensitive matters.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi was a strident in her combative defense of the president in congressional hearings, but she was embattled over her handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearings took place mid-pandemic, and Kathrin arrived in Vienna in her trademark black, wearing two face masks, one of them Glock branded, as well as plastic gloves.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The temporary restraining order is expected to remain in place while the case proceeds, with further hearings planned to determine whether longer-term protections should be imposed.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Hwang was the only Senate Republican to vote in February for emergency legislation, Senate Bill 298, that spend through the General Assembly without vetting by committees or at public hearings.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The 5th Circuit in New Orleans ruled last month that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested across the country was consistent with the Constitution and federal immigration law.
—Audrey McAvoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The two men were unable to retain lawyers for their initial immigration hearings, because counsel in such cases is not assigned for free, Wolf said.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Testy hearings, 'burn book' on Democratic lawmakers In combative hearings on Capitol Hill, Bondi repeatedly dodged questions from Democrats on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files and other sensitive matters.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi was a strident in her combative defense of the president in congressional hearings, but she was embattled over her handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The hearings took place mid-pandemic, and Kathrin arrived in Vienna in her trademark black, wearing two face masks, one of them Glock branded, as well as plastic gloves.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The temporary restraining order is expected to remain in place while the case proceeds, with further hearings planned to determine whether longer-term protections should be imposed.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Hwang was the only Senate Republican to vote in February for emergency legislation, Senate Bill 298, that spend through the General Assembly without vetting by committees or at public hearings.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The 5th Circuit in New Orleans ruled last month that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested across the country was consistent with the Constitution and federal immigration law.
—Audrey McAvoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearings
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The sounds of cheering echoed outside the venue as supporters lined up to enter, with the stadium quickly filling once gates opened.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other common sights here include Coulter’s lupine and small patches of California poppies.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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These clouds can sweep particles — including fungal spores — across large distances, increasing the risk of inhalation.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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This improves aerodynamic efficiency and allows the aircraft to cover greater distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Hearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearings. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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