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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
Robinson’s attorneys have repeatedly raised concerns about news coverage of the high-profile case potentially harming their client’s right to a fair trial.
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Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The exact amount of attorneys' costs and fees owed has not yet been revealed.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Pino’s attorneys are leaning heavy into his memory being affected because of the crash.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This is rare, but will arise on an increasing basis due to attorneys continuing to improperly make use of AI for generating aspects of their legal briefs and failing to double-check their work.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The next step is for his attorneys to respond to the request at the Alabama Supreme Court.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In this latest take, a miniseries, Javier Bardem steps into De Niro’s shoes as Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star as his (married) onetime attorneys.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The exact amount of attorneys' costs and fees owed has not yet been revealed.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Pino’s attorneys are leaning heavy into his memory being affected because of the crash.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This is rare, but will arise on an increasing basis due to attorneys continuing to improperly make use of AI for generating aspects of their legal briefs and failing to double-check their work.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The next step is for his attorneys to respond to the request at the Alabama Supreme Court.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In this latest take, a miniseries, Javier Bardem steps into De Niro’s shoes as Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star as his (married) onetime attorneys.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorneys
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An email to representatives for Affinity Gaming was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2026
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On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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Along with the jurors and deputies, the caravan included prosecutor Laura Adams and members of Pino’s defense team, led by attorney Howard Srebnick.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Investigators said the suspect was killed in a shootout with Carbon County Sheriff's deputies on that same highway.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The issue is just one in a lineup of SBC statements that delegates of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination will consider on Wednesday, but among its most important.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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More than 11,000 delegates, known as messengers, were attending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The defining moment of his early political career was his battle against Patrick Henry’s Bill Establishing a Provision for Teachers of the Christian Religion, which would have used a property tax to fund Christian ministers in Virginia.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Dodd proposed her father's birthday, June 5, as Father's Day, but ministers selected the third Sunday in June to allow more time after Mother’s Day to prepare their sermons.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Attorneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorneys. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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