supreme court

noun

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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 But Germany's supreme court has set the bar for banning parties very high in the past. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 On 13 May 2026, by which time his book had gone to press, the South Carolina supreme court sensationally overturned the murder conviction, citing ‘shocking jury interference’ by the clerk to the court. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The petition points back to a 2022 decision by the state supreme court. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 25 June 2026 It has been ruled by the supreme court as well as the ethics board that these positions are not inherently incompatible. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for supreme court
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  3. bar
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  • The tariff will begin on the same day that a 10% global tariff announced immediately after the high court's ruling is set to expire.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The irony, for some legal experts, is that Barbara is a rare example of the high court interpreting the 14th Amendment broadly.
    — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
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  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The decision comes at a time when the global tribunal is under enormous pressure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
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  • There’s more of a bar atmosphere during late nights, but the food is amazing.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Food and drink One of the perks of staying at The Francis is easy access to its on-site gem of a restaurant and creative cocktail bar, The Wayside Tavern.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
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