litigations

noun

plural of litigation
as in lawsuits

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  1. lawsuits
  2. proceedings
  3. actions
  4. suits
Noun
  • While there have been many lawsuits and much news reporting, there has been little empirical research testing whether a concentration in treatment centers are tied to a significant increase in overdoses in the area, the report said.
    — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
  • Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.
    — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Definition of lawsuits
Noun
  • On Monday, the first day of the trial in which Basabe is representing himself without an attorney, the proceedings were shaded by Basabe’s blundering legal missteps and procedural chaos.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Saks has since exited bankruptcy proceedings and has rebranded itself under the new name Exemplar Luxury Group.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of proceedings
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  • These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • According to the Detroit News, Ford isn’t alone in being targeted by customer suits.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026
  • There’s bunk beds, a bathroom and shower, a kitchen with a dining nook near a window and a separate dive center so researchers can keep the saltwater on their suits away from the living quarters.
    — Alex Harris July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of suits
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