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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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Recent Examples of supreme court
State supreme court races have increasingly received more attention and spending in recent years, and the three justices help make up the 5-2 Democratic majority in Pennsylvania.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
Art exhibit about misogyny was only open to women — until a man complained
In September the supreme court quashed the tribunal’s ruling, and MONA this week announced that the Ladies Lounge will reopen for a lap of honor from Thursday until mid-January, 2025.
—Elizabeth Fortescue, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Two lawyers have lodged a lawsuit with the country's supreme court, The Guardian reported on Tuesday, in an attempt to cancel the company's concession to operate the two ports, which are located at both ends of the canal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Brazil Reuters — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused the country’s supreme court of persecuting him on Saturday after his appeal against a travel ban was rejected.
—Reuters, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
Art exhibit about misogyny was only open to women — until a man complained
In September the supreme court quashed the tribunal’s ruling, and MONA this week announced that the Ladies Lounge will reopen for a lap of honor from Thursday until mid-January, 2025.
—Elizabeth Fortescue, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Two lawyers have lodged a lawsuit with the country's supreme court, The Guardian reported on Tuesday, in an attempt to cancel the company's concession to operate the two ports, which are located at both ends of the canal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Brazil Reuters — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused the country’s supreme court of persecuting him on Saturday after his appeal against a travel ban was rejected.
—Reuters, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
Noun
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The high court recognized another exception in 1988, which applies to certain inferior officers who have limited duties and lack policymaking or significant administrative authority.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
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But when that might happen is up in the air, hinging on the high court’s discretion on whether to review the case, and local prosecutors’ ultimate decision on whether to pursue a second trial.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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On Friday night, the Premier League released a statement in response to the arbitration tribunal’s ruling.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The case will play out in court in April during a tribunal at the Intellectual Property Office.—
George Nelson for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2025
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Plans called for a 32-seat bar, two mezzanine spaces overlooking the lower level.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the night wears on, locals gravitate toward the live tunes coming from grunge bar Will’s Pub.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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