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: an act or instance of using a file
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: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
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: an act or instance of filing something
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: a document filed
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 18 May 2024
Days after the filing, McIlroy noticeably ditched his wedding ring while competing in the PGA Championship on May 16 at the Valhalla Golf Club.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Glidden, who is GM's executive vice president of legal, has been representing the company in its ongoing regulatory inquiries (his base salary rose to $1.1 million, up from $850,000, as a result, SEC filings show).
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Those officials went unnamed in criminal court filings and never faced charges.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The filings said the rights of Palestinians in Gaza were under threat, adding that Israel’s control over two major border crossings in southern Gaza put at extreme risk the flow of humanitarian supplies into Gaza and the ability for hospitals there to function.
—Gaya Gupta, New York Times, 16 May 2024
However, on the final day of candidate filing, Feb. 9, Hogan announced his bid for the Republican nomination after consultations with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and former President George W. Bush.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 May 2024
In a February court filing, prosecutors said Hana also purchased an engagement ring for Nadine Menendez as part of the deal.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 15 May 2024
December tax filings revealed that the foundation's donations declined by $11 million in 2022 compared to the previous year.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Noun
When dealing with a petition, the commission would first verify it after its initial filing, including whether the petitioning person is a Jefferson County resident.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 18 May 2024
Days after the filing, McIlroy noticeably ditched his wedding ring while competing in the PGA Championship on May 16 at the Valhalla Golf Club.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Glidden, who is GM's executive vice president of legal, has been representing the company in its ongoing regulatory inquiries (his base salary rose to $1.1 million, up from $850,000, as a result, SEC filings show).
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Those officials went unnamed in criminal court filings and never faced charges.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The filings said the rights of Palestinians in Gaza were under threat, adding that Israel’s control over two major border crossings in southern Gaza put at extreme risk the flow of humanitarian supplies into Gaza and the ability for hospitals there to function.
—Gaya Gupta, New York Times, 16 May 2024
However, on the final day of candidate filing, Feb. 9, Hogan announced his bid for the Republican nomination after consultations with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and former President George W. Bush.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 May 2024
In a February court filing, prosecutors said Hana also purchased an engagement ring for Nadine Menendez as part of the deal.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 15 May 2024
December tax filings revealed that the foundation's donations declined by $11 million in 2022 compared to the previous year.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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