as in defendants
a person who takes part in a dispute
perpetual bickerers, the Taylors think nothing of having their private quarrels in public places
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The National Park Service is named as one of the defendants in the suit, and environmental groups and former park service staff have decried the event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026 -
Democrats pointed out that the fund could be used to pay January 6 defendants who had assaulted police officers.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Talanoa Ili, a top-100 recruit in the Trojans’ vaunted 2026 class, joins Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer as one of two lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit that takes aim at the system implemented since the settlement ushered in a new era of direct payment from universities to athletes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The judge’s ruling did not declare the laws a violation of pregnant Idahoans’ rights as requested by the plaintiffs.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Federal agents training alongside UFC fighters, a title contender working out inside FBI headquarters and a UFC event on White House grounds would have sounded like satire just a few years ago.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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There’s also the matter of Winnipeg’s usage of analytics, its quest to find the right trade partner, and how the Jets will add toughness to a roster that’s lost several fighters and hitters over the years.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Habitual debaters often blur these distinctions.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the docuseries landing on Netflix earlier this year, several previous contestants and judges have spoken out about their time on the show and working with Banks in particular.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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After Love Is Blind season four, producers publicly responded to online conversations and allegations from former contestants regarding participant welfare, emphasizing the support protocols for cast members.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The most effective advocates aren’t necessarily the ones who know the most medical information.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Street safety advocates want more regular reporting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Bickerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bickerers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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