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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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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The posts often link to unofficial preparation services that collect your personal information — or encourage filing claims that can trigger audits and penalties.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
North Carolina business filings show that a person named Austin Martin founded Fresh Sky Illustrations LLC in June of last year.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Litigation filings have dropped by nearly 23% since 2023.
—Mark Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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Powell was re-charged with first-degree murder in May in a case handled by Chief Deputy District Attorney Courtney Johnston, court filings show.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The posts often link to unofficial preparation services that collect your personal information — or encourage filing claims that can trigger audits and penalties.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
North Carolina business filings show that a person named Austin Martin founded Fresh Sky Illustrations LLC in June of last year.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Litigation filings have dropped by nearly 23% since 2023.
—Mark Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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