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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
2
: a document filed
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Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The Fourth District councilmember, who first won office in 2020 with support from the Democratic Socialists of America, entered the mayoral race hours before the filing deadline, weeks after publicly endorsing Bass’ reelection campaign.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Patagonia included photos in its legal filings showing Pattie Gonia branded stickers that closely mimic the Patagonia logo.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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The filing also alleged that Pitt was violent with some of his children during the altercation.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The Fourth District councilmember, who first won office in 2020 with support from the Democratic Socialists of America, entered the mayoral race hours before the filing deadline, weeks after publicly endorsing Bass’ reelection campaign.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Patagonia included photos in its legal filings showing Pattie Gonia branded stickers that closely mimic the Patagonia logo.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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