supreme court

noun

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as in high court
the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state Supreme Court justices

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Recent Examples of supreme court Radio show host and former diplomat Vladimir Villegas says that before holding elections, Venezuela must first replace its highly partisan electoral council and supreme court. — John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026 Kansas governors appoint supreme court justices from a short list of three candidates vetted by a commission composed of members representing specific geographic areas of the state. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 But Germany’s supreme court previously has set a very high bar for banning parties. — David Keyton, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026 The petition points back to a 2022 decision by the state supreme court. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for supreme court
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  • The July 2026 poll revealed that 33% of Americans approve of the high court, a record low for the 26-year poll.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The high court will again focus on Illinois next session, examining whether Cook County's assault weapons ban is constitutional.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 30 July 2026
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  • The hearing will mark the first public proceeding in the court’s history after Congress created the specialized tribunal in 1996 but never used it.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
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  • Tony's has a full bar and turns out quality versions of some of the greatest hits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Guests can spend the morning at Buffalo Trace and still have the afternoon free to explore Louisville's restaurants, bourbon bars or additional distilleries.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
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