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a public official having authority to decide questions of law
a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
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Recent Examples of justices
The justices also challenged the state’s other evidence, testimony from one of Adam Montgomery’s friends.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The resulting clash with the military left nearly 100 people dead, including soldiers, guerrillas and 11 of the justices.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The justices ultimately agreed, striking down the Florida law in what’s become crucial case law in disputes over government efforts to control editorial independence at newspapers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
In fact, during the oral argument, several of the justices expressed reticence about further reforms that might commercialize college sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Many of the most difficult and controversial cases, however, remain to be decided in the coming weeks, with the justices aiming to conclude their work by the end of June or early July.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 June 2026
By a 6-3 vote, the justices blocked that ruling from taking effect.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the justices sent the case back to the district court for review.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
If the justices do so, many more months will follow before the appeal is heard and adjudicated.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The resulting clash with the military left nearly 100 people dead, including soldiers, guerrillas and 11 of the justices.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The justices ultimately agreed, striking down the Florida law in what’s become crucial case law in disputes over government efforts to control editorial independence at newspapers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
In fact, during the oral argument, several of the justices expressed reticence about further reforms that might commercialize college sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Many of the most difficult and controversial cases, however, remain to be decided in the coming weeks, with the justices aiming to conclude their work by the end of June or early July.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 June 2026
By a 6-3 vote, the justices blocked that ruling from taking effect.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the justices sent the case back to the district court for review.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
If the justices do so, many more months will follow before the appeal is heard and adjudicated.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justices
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As is traditional at tattoo conventions, each day of the Capitol City Classic wraps up with a tattoo competition, with judges awarding prizes to artwork in various styles.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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In the wake of the docuseries landing on Netflix earlier this year, several previous contestants and judges have spoken out about their time on the show and working with Banks in particular.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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To accommodate guests, the Montage has partnered with the nearby Laguna Niguel Racquet Club, which offers 22 championship courts and can be booked for an additional $50 per person.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Ripe for abuse This judicial resignation-gubernatorial appointment two-step is not unusual, said Jewett, who added that jurists have been debating the timing of when governors should fill court vacancies for the last 25 years — particularly because the practice is ripe for abuse.—
Norine Dworkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Justices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justices. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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