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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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Leading up to 23andMe’s March bankruptcy filing, subsequent efforts from Wojcicki to acquire the company were unsuccessful.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
The party filing period in Arkansas will be from Nov. 3-11 and the primary election will be March 3 for the 2026 election, according to the secretary of state's office.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Northwest Registered Agent Learn More Cost $39 + state filing fee for LLC formation, corporation and nonprofit
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—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Investigators said the man exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings, court filings obtained by USA TODAY show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Leading up to 23andMe’s March bankruptcy filing, subsequent efforts from Wojcicki to acquire the company were unsuccessful.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
The party filing period in Arkansas will be from Nov. 3-11 and the primary election will be March 3 for the 2026 election, according to the secretary of state's office.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Northwest Registered Agent Learn More Cost $39 + state filing fee for LLC formation, corporation and nonprofit
App available?
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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