litigation

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Recent Examples of litigation The new settlements come after years of winding litigation in Cook County Circuit Court. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Mottola’s name also briefly surfaced in early litigation surrounding Epstein. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 His divorce from Helga and the ejection of the children from the company prompted rounds of litigation in Austria and the US. Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president and CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery said her organization does not comment on pending litigation. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
Noun
  • The girl was forensically examined and interviewed, according to the lawsuit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Williams ultimately settled his lawsuit with American Demolition before going to trial.
    Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Judge Nathan Milliron, who presides over the 215th District of Harris County District Court, is known to livestream his proceedings.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • There was a youthful, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to the proceedings that was punk in quality but earnest in its quest to be seen.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As far as vibe goes, this is where tourists and corporate suits from all walks of life rub elbows, whether waiting in line at Shake Shack or the steakhouse Wolf & Lamb.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Patel also learned that the marketing company Dental Axis offered gift cards ranging from $50 to $80 to families, including Medicaid patients, that began treatment at Galloway Dental, the suit said.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Towns finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and seven turnovers on 8-of-12 shooting from the field in 29 minutes of action on Wednesday.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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