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Recent Examples of writ
The estate’s representative obtained a writ of garnishment on March 2 to collect on the judgment from Gottlieb’s bank account.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Alongside the figures, IFPI focused on several important narratives, perhaps none as existential as artificial intelligence’s impact on the industry (and humanity writ large).
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The writ ordering Ramirez’s arrest was issued on March 11, 2024.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Traditional incarceration, a lock-’em-up and watch-them-suffer approach, has dramatically failed not only our communities and public safety writ large, but also inmates and even those who guard them.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Alongside the figures, IFPI focused on several important narratives, perhaps none as existential as artificial intelligence’s impact on the industry (and humanity writ large).
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The writ ordering Ramirez’s arrest was issued on March 11, 2024.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Traditional incarceration, a lock-’em-up and watch-them-suffer approach, has dramatically failed not only our communities and public safety writ large, but also inmates and even those who guard them.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writ
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In addition to the three complaints, Mosser reviewed how Elgin police responded during the situation and whether any violated the Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits law enforcement from assisting with federal immigration enforcement unless presented with a federal criminal warrant.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Then, on January 24, 2023, the Coordination of the Courts of Instruction of the National District of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, issued a criminal arrest warrant for Bryan Rafael Gomez for homicide.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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To make the discovery, NASA Perseverance relied on its SuperCam instrument — a sophisticated system equipped with two lasers and cameras.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That includes the probe into the king’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, over accusations of misconduct in public office in connection with allegations of sharing confidential trade documents with Epstein.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first hearing in that case focused less on those arguments and more on the question of whether Josh had actual standing before the court, with federal prosecutors arguing that the required court documents were not filed on time in the case.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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While traditional arrest warrants require an ascertainment that there is evidence a crime may have been committed, Peterson's capias warrant stems from his failure to appear in court over the issues.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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She was arrested and jailed on a civil order called a capias for repeatedly refusing Moukawsher’s orders requiring her to cooperate with a trustee appointed to close her law practice and prohibiting her from withdrawing money from a client account.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2022
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People drove up and opened trunks to reveal boxes and shopping bags full of ancient yellowed papers.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Paper Bag Method Place the avocado inside a paper bag with an apple, then close the bag, says Pornsriniyom.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Pirro wants an appeals court to overturn Boasberg’s decision blocking the subpoenas.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Airlines have been adding flights since Spirit’s bankruptcy filing last year on some of its routes and at major airports.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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In addition, prominent Democratic election attorney Marc Elias announced the filing of a suit challenging Landry's order, the AP reported.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Writ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writ. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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