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as in representatives
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 lawyers
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 attorneys
During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Of those judges, those who had prior DHS experience, including working as asylum officers and as attorneys for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made up the largest share still on the bench.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Dunn’s defense attorneys took the instance as evidence the officer didn’t take the encounter seriously.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The town’s attorneys have had to make that case to several property owners in the utility’s service area already, basing their views on prior court cases from other Arizona towns.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Following the verdict, Zwerner’s attorneys spoke to reporters outside the courthouse, with Zwerner herself standing off to the side with her family.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Civil rights attorneys, including from the ACLU of Illinois and firm Loevy & Loevy, represented plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
His attorneys have a pending lawsuit alleging that his detention is unlawful and that his arrest was in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Of those judges, those who had prior DHS experience, including working as asylum officers and as attorneys for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made up the largest share still on the bench.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Dunn’s defense attorneys took the instance as evidence the officer didn’t take the encounter seriously.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The town’s attorneys have had to make that case to several property owners in the utility’s service area already, basing their views on prior court cases from other Arizona towns.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Following the verdict, Zwerner’s attorneys spoke to reporters outside the courthouse, with Zwerner herself standing off to the side with her family.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Civil rights attorneys, including from the ACLU of Illinois and firm Loevy & Loevy, represented plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
His attorneys have a pending lawsuit alleging that his detention is unlawful and that his arrest was in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorneys
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Speaking from the bench, Ellis disparaged numerous examples government lawyers had cited of violence agents face.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After it was read, Dunn hugged his lawyers in the courtroom.—
Stephen Sorace , Louis Casiano , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deputies, obsessive fishermen, leaned in to study the lures, to see what kind of man the tackle box belonged to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suspect could be seen cursing, giving the deputies the middle finger and then spitting on one of the men, at which point a Taser came out.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Multiple high-ranking military officials with connections to the Rocket Force, including two former defense ministers, have been removed from their posts in the last two years alone, with official reports hinting at corruption related to the PLA’s uptick in the procurement of weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Diplomats and ministers requested screenings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Attorneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorneys. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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