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Recent Examples of litigation
King Charles' younger son initiated the litigation in October 2019, signaling a shift in his approach to the British press — a stark departure from the royal family’s historic restraint regarding media disputes.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The announcement from Iervolino, who is embroiled in financial litigation having recently parted ways with business partner Monika Bakardi, comes as AI actress Tilly Norwood has sparked backlash from the acting community, prompting SAG-AFTRA to lash out.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In those cases, a majority of the Supreme Court showed deference to Trump's firing power, at least on an interim basis, while the litigation plays out.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The outcome of the TRO could set the tone for the litigation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The announcement from Iervolino, who is embroiled in financial litigation having recently parted ways with business partner Monika Bakardi, comes as AI actress Tilly Norwood has sparked backlash from the acting community, prompting SAG-AFTRA to lash out.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In those cases, a majority of the Supreme Court showed deference to Trump's firing power, at least on an interim basis, while the litigation plays out.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The outcome of the TRO could set the tone for the litigation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
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The lawsuit opens a new front in the legal battles the White House is waging against state and local officials, coming just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of the guard to Portland, Oregon.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Both deployments drew similar lawsuits from Democratic leaders.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gein was found guilty of murder, but in a follow-up proceeding was ruled to be not guilty — again by reason of insanity.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cassie’s husband, personal trainer Alex Fine, supported her throughout the proceedings.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The committee’s action is not final until its meeting concludes Wednesday, according an NCAA release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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The department’s actions and policies reflect a disdain for public schools and a desire to dismantle that system in favor of a range of other options — private, Christian and virtual schools or homeschooling.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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