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: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
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: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The administration said in a court filing it’s set to be filled with water no later than Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nor did Matt Fenner, a co-founder of Caplin Ventures, who is listed as a manager of CRS in its corporate filing with the state of Florida.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
As of last week, the administration had issued roughly $20 billion in refunds on those tariffs, according to a court filing.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Dorit's divorce filing came one day after PK was photographed kissing and holding hands with former Amazing Race contestant Shana Wall, while on a walk after dinner in Los Angeles on April 24, 2025.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The administration said in a court filing it’s set to be filled with water no later than Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nor did Matt Fenner, a co-founder of Caplin Ventures, who is listed as a manager of CRS in its corporate filing with the state of Florida.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
As of last week, the administration had issued roughly $20 billion in refunds on those tariffs, according to a court filing.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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