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Recent Examples of disbar
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was disbarred in Washington in 2024 because of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
He was disbarred in March 2025 over the misconduct allegations.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Jacobs received a one-year suspension in May 2024 and let herself be disbarred this past Dec. 15.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Williams was disbarred about two months after criminal charges were filed against her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
He was disbarred in March 2025 over the misconduct allegations.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Jacobs received a one-year suspension in May 2024 and let herself be disbarred this past Dec. 15.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Williams was disbarred about two months after criminal charges were filed against her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
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Enzyme Inhibitor Peptides Enzyme inhibitor peptides help to prevent the breakdown of collagen, preserving the skin’s structure and slowing visible signs of aging.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The chemical was developed in the early 1900s and came into wider use during World War II to prevent the spread of malaria and typhus.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Under certain circumstances, these excluded victims and others who missed earlier filing deadlines can still sue the Sacklers directly.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese version of Apple Maps doesn’t recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and the Chinese version of iOS excludes Taiwan’s flag from the emoji keyboard.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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And in recent years, the teams have been deployed to discourage fare-skipping on local buses as well.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over time, patterns like these have discouraged Black residents from looking into buying a home, said Shelia Russell-Williams, president of the Real Estate Brokers of Baltimore.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Critics, meanwhile, say the legislation would impede on First Amendment rights.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Do not stop on the roadway or impede traffic.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Store them in one layer to avoid crushing, and keep them in cool, dry conditions in the fridge to hinder mold growth.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tadeo Allende came off the bench and appeared to score in the 52nd minute, but the he was caught offside and the goal was disallowed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Freiburg was left aggrieved after Lucas Höler had a goal disallowed for bodychecking a defender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maden and Algerio charged Brown with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department charged Comey with making false statements and obstructing justice in connection with his testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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If Yahweh, who delivered Israel from bondage and parted the Red Sea, intervenes too soon, some of us will be denied that choice (parable of the wheat and the tares).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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