as in high court
the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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Recent Examples of supreme court
Although a Mississippi judge granted Chambliss’ request for a sixth season of college eligibility last month, the NCAA has asked the state’s supreme court to review that ruling.
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Virginia’s supreme court Friday gave the green light to a planned referendum on a Democratic redistricting map that aims to flip four Republican congressional seats, although the justices are still hearing arguments about whether the plan would be legal.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The tire dealers come under the closing order in the recent supreme court ruling affecting gasoline stations, according the the mayor.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
The state’s supreme court is made up of seven justices, and six of them are DeSantis appointees.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Virginia’s supreme court Friday gave the green light to a planned referendum on a Democratic redistricting map that aims to flip four Republican congressional seats, although the justices are still hearing arguments about whether the plan would be legal.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The tire dealers come under the closing order in the recent supreme court ruling affecting gasoline stations, according the the mayor.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Feb. 2026
The state’s supreme court is made up of seven justices, and six of them are DeSantis appointees.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
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The high court is expected to issue a ruling in those two cases by the end of June.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The state high court's decision comes after years of advocacy to undo mandatory life without parole sentences both in Pennsylvania and nationally.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of dollars in restitution to the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of euros (dollars) in restitution to the Holy See.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dandelion, the property’s restaurant and bar, is inspired by cozy aprés-ski bars, its hearth and warm corners designed to offer shelter and retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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