presentment

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Recent Examples of presentment Omarov was located and arrested in the Czech Republic in January 2023 and extradited Wednesday from Prague to the U.S. to await his presentment in Manhattan Federal Court. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024 With no murder weapon and no trace of the getaway car, the 2023 presentment before the Clark County, Nevada, grand jury was missing traditional physical evidence. John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024 The presentment said the grand jury heard testimony from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Bill Gladson, the state attorney in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which is made up of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2022 According to a grand jury presentment, Cabot Oil & Gas leased mineral rights from residents in Dimock beginning in 2006, and shortly after natural-gas drilling began residents complained about changes to their drinking water, including discoloration and foul odors. Kris Maher, WSJ, 29 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for presentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentment
Noun
  • Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The skyscraper known as the Graffiti Towers — officially the Oceanwide Plaza development — has reached a bankruptcy exit agreement that paves the way for a potential sale, court records show.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Leading up to the Fort Worth conference, Tucker is organizing a fundraising dinner and auction at Lost Oak Winery in Burleson.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The previous all-time racket sale occurred in October when an Alcaraz racket used in the 2023 Wimbledon finals sold via auction for $173,000 through Prestige.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Though the area lacks not for activities, the spa provides above-average athleticism in its offerings and the Lodge’s cuisine is worth staying in for.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
  • About 30% of Idaho counties lack an obstetric provider or hospital offering labor and delivery care, forcing families to travel long distances, according to a fact sheet from the organization.
    Angela Palermo February 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Since the series' massive success, both stars have been making the rounds on a lengthy press tour, late night talk show appearances, a presentation at the Golden Globes and even carrying the Olympic torch for the upcoming Milan games.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026

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“Presentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentment. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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