obiter dicta

plural of obiter dictum

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Noun
  • And those analyses of increasing frequency in the Mid-South and Midwest account for better technology and reporting of tornadoes compared with when recordkeeping began.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • An investigation of that scope would likely have generated substantial records, including investigative reports, emails and financial analyses.
    Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Closer is reporting that Eugenie was heckled by a man who made several remarks about her father months ago, and that she has been left wary after having to call the royal protection team.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
  • Continue reading … OUT OF TOUCH — Texas Democrat's old grocery-store remarks clash with affordability campaign.
    , FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Over the years, through the Sports Huddle and other venues, Andelman participated in some 13,000 radio broadcasts and over 1,200 television commentaries on channels 5 and 7 as well.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026
  • Pastors normally take hours a week to examine the original language for their text, consult commentaries, develop illustrations and examples, and deliberate about practical applications.
    Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
  • While the annotations offer insight across the plaques, they are not meant to be comprehensive.
    New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Does this man still have feelings for his ex?
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • Because Evan is masking his own feelings.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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“Obiter dicta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obiter%20dicta. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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