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In response, lawyers for David Cassirer, Claude's son, appealed to the Supreme Court and urged the justices to vacate, or set aside, the 9th Circuit's latest ruling.—
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11 Mar. 2025 -
What to Know The surprise arrest sparked commotion at the airport, where lawyers and aides of Duterte loudly protested that they, along with a doctor and lawyers, were prevented from coming close to him after he was taken into police custody.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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And for true purists, a Trailhawk edition with higher ground clearance, water fording capability and true 4WD capability will be available later in 2025.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Lamborghini Miura, with its limited production run and historical significance, naturally became the subject of scrutiny from purists concerned about maintaining its legacy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Pettifoggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pettifoggers. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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