litigation

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Recent Examples of litigation Period Law’s research, advocacy, and litigation have helped identify where the city continues to fall short, including weak oversight and continued reliance on stopgap measures. Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 The bill looks to protect the NCAA from antitrust litigation, while also codifying rules around the transfer portal, NIL payments through third parties and also an option for all conferences to pool their media rights. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The school district confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by them, but declined to comment on pending litigation. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026 David Motley, the public relations director for the city of Waukegan, said Wednesday the city does not comment on pending or ongoing litigation. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for litigation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigation
Noun
  • Brensley’s campaign is now taking legal action, hitting Galvin’s office with a lawsuit seeking additional time to replace the fraudulent signatures and considering a lawsuit against consultant Joe Bronske.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, the child consumed the kofta at The Kebab Shop on Los Feliz Boulevard on or about April 1.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by Gisèle Pelicot ’s decision to make her harrowing drug and rape trial public, the parents of the children agreed to open the proceedings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • The first installment revolved around solar contractor Ronald Gladden, who participated in a court case along with a preposterous group of actor-jurors sequestered together for the proceedings.
    Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Not to mention, there’s often a live DJ and chic consignment stand with trendy bathing suits and coverups for sale.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • No date for an OpenAI IPO has been set, but today’s suit may have put a stink on it, for now.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Though the problem was later found to be caused by operator error, the then-4-year-old ship was out of action for eight months.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • On Wednesday afternoon, the Indiana Fever superstar took advantage of an off day to catch some MLB action at Oracle Park.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026

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“Litigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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