litigation

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Recent Examples of litigation The new settlements come after years of winding litigation in Cook County Circuit Court. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Mottola’s name also briefly surfaced in early litigation surrounding Epstein. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 His divorce from Helga and the ejection of the children from the company prompted rounds of litigation in Austria and the US. Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president and CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery said her organization does not comment on pending litigation. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
Noun
  • Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.
    Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Judge Nathan Milliron, who presides over the 215th District of Harris County District Court, is known to livestream his proceedings.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • There was a youthful, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to the proceedings that was punk in quality but earnest in its quest to be seen.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As far as vibe goes, this is where tourists and corporate suits from all walks of life rub elbows, whether waiting in line at Shake Shack or the steakhouse Wolf & Lamb.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Patel also learned that the marketing company Dental Axis offered gift cards ranging from $50 to $80 to families, including Medicaid patients, that began treatment at Galloway Dental, the suit said.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Towns finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and seven turnovers on 8-of-12 shooting from the field in 29 minutes of action on Wednesday.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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