1
: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
1
: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The family closed the business, moved again, and eventually sent Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
The family never went to the authorities because of rampant police corruption, according to court filings.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Discovery shareholders last week voted against the 2024 compensation packages during the annual meeting, according to a regulatory filing.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The family closed the business, moved again, and eventually sent Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
The family never went to the authorities because of rampant police corruption, according to court filings.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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