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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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Recent Examples of supreme courts
In contrast to the Second Circuit, the Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits, and several state supreme courts all have held that confrontation requires face-to-face confrontation.
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Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme courts
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Such action could include an arms embargo, sanctions and more support for international tribunals investigating Israel's possible crimes.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Only the Journalists' Association is authorized to evaluate the work of professionals in the field, not social media tribunals.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tweens and teens not angling for a spin around the ice skating rink can hit The Hawk’s Nest, a new club with arcade games, a light-up dance floor, and non-alcoholic beverages, while the adults pick between the many bars, restaurants, and fire pits dotting the village.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
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The tempo supports his rapid-fire bars, though, balancing heartbreak over those slain with conviction for their cause.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Supreme courts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20courts. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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