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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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Swalwell’s lawyers note in the filing that the disclosures landed just as Swalwell prepared to launch his gubernatorial bid.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
The filing mischaracterizes the study and Meta’s decision to end it, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
However, both Shauntel and Hudson have referenced the FBI investigation in court filings.
—Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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Noun
After the explosive Los Angeles Times article detailing claims against him, Ratner denied all wrongdoing, filing and later dropping a defamation lawsuit against Melanie Kohler, who accused him of rape.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Swalwell’s lawyers note in the filing that the disclosures landed just as Swalwell prepared to launch his gubernatorial bid.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
The filing mischaracterizes the study and Meta’s decision to end it, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
However, both Shauntel and Hudson have referenced the FBI investigation in court filings.
—Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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