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Recent Examples of disbar
Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s top legal spokesman in the aftermath of the 2020 election, has been disbarred in both Washington and New York for advancing false claims of voter fraud, particularly in Pennsylvania.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
Last month, the California State Bar Court upheld a recommendation for Eastman to be disbarred for his role in those efforts.
—Lucas Robinson, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
As Murphy already was disbarred, but could apply for readmission, he’s now permanently disbarred.
—David J. Neal
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who helped devise President Trump’s alternate electors strategy in 2020, has been disbarred in New York.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
Last month, the California State Bar Court upheld a recommendation for Eastman to be disbarred for his role in those efforts.
—Lucas Robinson, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
As Murphy already was disbarred, but could apply for readmission, he’s now permanently disbarred.
—David J. Neal
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who helped devise President Trump’s alternate electors strategy in 2020, has been disbarred in New York.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
Verb
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The Heat, which was out-rebounded 61-38 in Wednesday’s loss in Denver, has had particular difficulty preventing teams from rebounding their own miss.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The team was excluded from an October race in Italy, the Giro dell'Emilia, because of concerns over potentially disruptive pro-Palestine protests.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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One-time use and valid towards food purchase only, alcohol excluded; no cash value and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion (including happy hour) excludes tax and gratuity.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chiefly, many doctors say the label is largely responsible for stigmatizing hormone therapy and discouraging many women from taking it and doctors from prescribing it.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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His father, Troy Adams, a driving coach and former NASCAR driver, had briefly discouraged the idea of becoming a race car driver, knowing the expense would be a factor, but soon came around.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet the current administration’s dismissive stance toward mRNA science, particularly COVID vaccines, could impede that effort.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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New data shows Loop vacancies ballooned over the recent third quarter as post-pandemic work trends continue to impact and impede demand.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, in 2025, this display has — so far — been seriously hindered by the presence of a brilliant moon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a statement, the Justice Department told NPR the ongoing government shutdown is hindering its ability to consider appeals and reimburse organizations.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The goal, which would have given the Jackets a 3-1 lead, was immediately disallowed by NHL officials.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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If securitization bonds are issued, funds collected from customers to repay those bonds are refunded if the commission determines the utility acted imprudently and disallows cost recovery.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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My mother has been denied access to medical care, the right to speak, and every basic human freedom.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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