in litigation

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: being decided in a court of law
The case is still in litigation.

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That stance, aligned with the broader shift in the Justice Department’s arguments throughout 2025, has been reflected in litigation concerning the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and other agencies. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 In a nine-year span during that period, Hobart spent nearly $1 million in litigation with the Oneida Nation, according to a public records request. Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 4 Dec. 2025 The case will continue, as denial of a temporary restraining order is an early development in litigation, though Nike has won the first round. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2025 As Seattle city attorney, Evans will represent the city in litigation and civil cases. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in litigation

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“In litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20litigation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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