public defenders

plural of public defender

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for public defenders
prosecutors
Noun
  • The journalists' arrests sparked outrage among free press advocates, who say the prosecutions undermine First Amendment freedoms and have called for prosecutors to drop the misdemeanor charges.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Similarly, if the trial court grants the motion, prosecutors can appeal.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Public defenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20defenders. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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