disbarring

Definition of disbarringnext
present participle of disbar
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Verb
  • But in a complaint filed in federal court Tuesday, the Teamsters alleged the zoo had locked the workers out of the zoo’s computer system, preventing the zookeepers from accessing new medications and refills for the animals in their care.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • The Teamsters said all members of the zoo union, excluding those who specialize in caring for the zoo animals, went on strike.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Overturning Citizens United, comprehensive campaign finance reform, banning stock trades for members of Congress, their family members, and business associates, and term limits.
    Kevin Fixler May 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
  • Online adult platforms are being severely restricted these days as new laws banning materials involving adults pretending to be under 18 are put into place.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Most glaring, the shrunken frame meant the steering wheel was impeding Fever’s ability to use the brake pedal.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Palermo pleaded guilty to one felony count of assaulting, resisting, and impeding persons assisting federal officers and employees with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
  • Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
    Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Separately, Comey was federally indicted last year on suspicion of making false statements to Congress and obstructing congressional proceedings, but those charges were later dismissed.
    Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 1 May 2026
  • Sacramento police had arrested Adger on suspicion of battery, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and inflicting undue suffering or pain on a dependent.
    Darrell Smith May 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Experts warn that the war in Iran and the resulting fuel shocks can strain funding and disrupts field operations, hindering global conservation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most hypersonic missiles can perform evasive maneuvers while in flight, hindering detection and interception, unlike regular missiles.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
  • According to Sempra’s annual 10-K report submitted to the SEC, the much lower profit number was mostly due to the California Public Utilities Commission disallowing $432 million in collections from SDG&E as part of the utility’s 2024 General Rate Case.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Disbarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbarring. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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