district attorneys

Definition of district attorneysnext
plural of district attorney

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for district attorneys
Noun
  • In August 2024, federal prosecutors accused JMG Investments and Schwartz of improperly receiving two PPP loans in December 2020 and not repaying the duplicate loan as required, according to the DOJ.
    Andrea Klick, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The firm’s lawyers also stood by the congresswoman’s side after her surrender last November and at subsequent hearings where she was scheduled to be arraigned.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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“District attorneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district%20attorneys. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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