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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate
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as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
finished law school and became an attorney
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Recent Examples of attorney
On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Aida Ashouri, 43, a former deputy city attorney who has also worked as a legal aid and immigration attorney, made civil liberties, immigrant rights, tenant protections and government transparency central themes of her campaign.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The city attorney’s office handles petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to Clenney's attorneys for comment.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Aida Ashouri, 43, a former deputy city attorney who has also worked as a legal aid and immigration attorney, made civil liberties, immigrant rights, tenant protections and government transparency central themes of her campaign.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The city attorney’s office handles petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to Clenney's attorneys for comment.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorney
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According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies raided the home and found eight people recovering from cosmetic surgery inside, along with two employees.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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But a comment made by deputy commissioner Bill Daly during the annual State of the NHL news conference with commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday helps illustrate why the issue remains anything but easy for many with a stake in tournaments such as the 2028 World Cup.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Travis, a lawyer turned sports and political commentator, founded Outkick in 2011, and sold the brand to Fox News Media five years ago as part of its push into digital media.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Berry’s lawyer alleged that Aubry was using the child support for his own fitness, clothing, electronics, car and health insurance, according to TMZ.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Phelan still serves in the House as the representative for District 21 in Beaumont, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The real payoff is in watching Jackie, along with the actress playing her, slowly molt out of brand protection mode, and the always likable Goldstein is content to accept his role as a mere agent of that change.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Epstein told them to wait, walked over to the agents himself, and returned ten minutes later.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Then general manager Les Snead engineered the deal for Garrett, sending edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a player who has 125 ½ sacks in nine seasons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In March, India’s home minister declared that the fight against Naxalism had been won – to thunderous applause in parliament.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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China’s participation has been notably low-key — defense minister Dong Jun missed it for a second year in a row.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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