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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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The murder convictions and consecutive life sentences for Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South County attorney who was found guilty of killing his wife and son, were overturned on Wednesday by the state's supreme court.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz were two of the leaders who called for a further review of the state supreme court justice.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
No one should be surprised that the supreme court now insists Louisiana – and any state – has no compelling interest to account for race when drawing maps.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The state supreme court's decision, however, did not hinge on SB21.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz were two of the leaders who called for a further review of the state supreme court justice.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
No one should be surprised that the supreme court now insists Louisiana – and any state – has no compelling interest to account for race when drawing maps.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The state supreme court's decision, however, did not hinge on SB21.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
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The state had filed a motion to join the two cases for a single trial, which the trial court granted on the grounds the evidence in each case would be cross admissible, the high court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The three petitions from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the high court on its emergency docket to allow its 2023 congressional map to take effect and to lift an injunction by a lower court that found the map violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Senate was preparing to convene into a tribunal to try the vice president.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Finger food at Farol, the duplex bar and cafe shaped like a lighthouse by the pool, is an easy way to lure the kids out of the pool or waves for nourishment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Food and Drink Dining at the hotel centers around two distinct bar experiences rather than a traditional restaurant.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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