as in defendants
a person who takes part in a dispute
the neighbors can be squabblers sometimes, but they're really no worse than most couples
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Noun
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Witnesses testify about defendants’ work ethic On Wednesday, Creeden’s wife, Peggy, told jurors that the two met in New Jersey and have been together for 53 years.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026 -
Iwamasa was one of five defendants charged in connection with Perry’s death.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The judge said the plaintiffs hadn't shown their claims of partisanship are likely to succeed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Looking at evidence from that trial, the court said plaintiffs challenging Alabama's map would probably be able to show the state legislature intentionally refused to create a second Black-majority district in an effort to dilute Black votes.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Topline Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan once again criticized the upcoming UFC fight at the White House on his podcast Wednesday, suggesting the outdoor arena, which started construction this week, could leave fighters exposed to heat, rain or bugs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Hamas does not disclose figures for casualties among its fighters.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Habitual debaters often blur these distinctions.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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High school debaters are much more polite and reasonable, even compared to presidential candidates, the group’s president, Walt Breitinger, observed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The episodes saw 12 brawlers face off in teams led by Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso, aiming to win over judges Williamson, Carson Kressley and Rodney Scott.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Displacing the ’90s boom bap and aughts brawlers of her last album is a streak of assiduous ’80s R&B exercises that foreground her gains as a vocalist more often than her gobstopping wordplay as a rapper.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last-minute additions included Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang, and appearances by two Survivor 50 contestants, Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Following the eliminations of fan favorites Rick Devens and Cirie Fields last week, the finale opened with a high-stakes fight to the finish between the remaining contestants.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The advocates who wrote the policy plan said these efforts should accelerate and expand.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In the late 16th century, advocates of English colonization understood that descriptions of North America could make foreign territory more enticing to potential migrants.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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