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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
Clark County prosecutors asked Peterson for a sentence of 37 years to life, while Chasing Horse's defense attorney argued for the statutory minimum of 25 years to life.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Variety also has seen communications between Roys Reports lawyers and Campbell’s attorneys, prior to the suit being filed, in which Roys’ attorneys said that if any legal action was taken, the Roys Report would seek to have the case dismissed under Texas’ anti-SLAPP statute.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Cupid has an engineering background but most recently worked as an intellectual property attorney.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Variety also has seen communications between Roys Reports lawyers and Campbell’s attorneys, prior to the suit being filed, in which Roys’ attorneys said that if any legal action was taken, the Roys Report would seek to have the case dismissed under Texas’ anti-SLAPP statute.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Cupid has an engineering background but most recently worked as an intellectual property attorney.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorney
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The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.—
Mike Schneider,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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Horner’s mother was one of the first defense witnesses to testify last week as Horner’s lawyers try to convince the jury that he should be sentenced to life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the same commission meeting, officials urged the Fontainebleau to meet with the neighborhood association and voted to have Meiner, the mayor, act as the city’s representative in the discussions.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the California Democratic Party convention in February, von Wilpert won a majority of delegates’ votes — just short of the 60% threshold for an official party endorsement — while Campa-Najjar won 18%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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And over his right shoulder, a few dozen feet but a world away, FIFA delegates settled in for a luxurious catered lunch.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Junior Caminero singled, and manager Kevin Cash took somewhat of a gamble by taking out his top slugger to Richie Palacios could pinch run.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Huang is a minister, community organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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However, the culture minister’s absence from the official opening ceremony will be a notable first in the history of the Biennale, which opens May 9.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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“Attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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