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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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The murder convictions and consecutive life sentences for Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South County attorney who was found guilty of killing his wife and son, were overturned on Wednesday by the state's supreme court.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz were two of the leaders who called for a further review of the state supreme court justice.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
No one should be surprised that the supreme court now insists Louisiana – and any state – has no compelling interest to account for race when drawing maps.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The state supreme court's decision, however, did not hinge on SB21.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz were two of the leaders who called for a further review of the state supreme court justice.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
No one should be surprised that the supreme court now insists Louisiana – and any state – has no compelling interest to account for race when drawing maps.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The state supreme court's decision, however, did not hinge on SB21.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
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Five candidates are running for three seats on the state’s high court in a nonpartisan election.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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The high court's order means that the medication will remain available via telehealth while Louisiana's case against the Food and Drug Administration moves through the lower courts.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Senate was preparing to convene into a tribunal to try the vice president.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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