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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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The latter was valued at $8 million and had an 850-store deal with Target by late 2024, according to court filings.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
After Skandalakis' filing, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued an order dismissing the case in its entirety.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025
Law&Crime, citing Wisconsin court filings, reported that her convictions between 2011 and 2022 included methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine possession, injury by negligent weapon use, and multiple battery counts.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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Noun
At least five lawsuits in Miami-Dade In recent years, several investors sued Jacobus and his firm, accusing them of fraud and civil theft involving tens of millions of dollars, according to civil court filings.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The latter was valued at $8 million and had an 850-store deal with Target by late 2024, according to court filings.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
After Skandalakis' filing, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued an order dismissing the case in its entirety.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025
Law&Crime, citing Wisconsin court filings, reported that her convictions between 2011 and 2022 included methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine possession, injury by negligent weapon use, and multiple battery counts.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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