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Recent Examples of disbar
Caton’s attorneys filed to dismiss the charges after Oleson was disbarred from practicing law in Idaho, arguing that continuing with the case was improper and prejudiced their client.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
And of course, lawyers are routinely disbarred for taking on sensitive clients, like Hong Kong protestors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The case is now awaiting further action by the Supreme Court.
10:28 AM EDT
Trump calls for disbarment of judge amid deportation dispute
Trump posted a social media message calling for Chief Judge James Boasberg to be disbarred.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Fenton’s been disbarred by the state Supreme Court, an action that will go into effect Saturday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
And of course, lawyers are routinely disbarred for taking on sensitive clients, like Hong Kong protestors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The case is now awaiting further action by the Supreme Court.
10:28 AM EDT
Trump calls for disbarment of judge amid deportation dispute
Trump posted a social media message calling for Chief Judge James Boasberg to be disbarred.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Fenton’s been disbarred by the state Supreme Court, an action that will go into effect Saturday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
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Megan had filed a restraining order against Lanez in December 2024 asking that the Los Angeles Superior Court judge prevent Lanez from allegedly harassing Megan from prison through third parties during his10-year jail sentence.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Routine cleaning and maintenance can also lower energy bills and improve the air quality in your home by eliminating dust and preventing mold and mildew from forming.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Some calculations of net worth exclude assets like primary residences, which brings the number of millionaire households down to ~15m, still a large number.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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Foreigners and slaves were generally excluded from the bounty, although there were exceptions.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 May 2025
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This could discourage aggressive use, especially if there is concern over accountability or the risk of losing valuable hardware.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The primary reason for the 10-minute time limit is to discourage loitering, Heinzelman said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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She has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest and obstructing or impeding a proceeding.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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This discrepancy hindered the adoption of BI, which might further damage AI by generating models that are trained with false assumptions and generate erroneous predictions.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Starring Frank Dillane, the film — which was already generating buzz before Cannes — follows a troubled but charming young man on the streets of London whose efforts to get his life in order are hindered by his own self-destructive tendencies.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Though replays clearly showed the puck going over the line, the goal was disallowed because the whistle had blown.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Spaniards scored, only for the finish to be disallowed for offside.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, Iman accused the Gonna Love Me singer of taking their kids out of school for no reason and willfully obstructing and interfering with his right to pick up the their kids on April 17.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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