Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writs
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But neither measure went as far as on the reforms sought by critics, who are pushing to address data collection issues as well as to require warrants for viewing Americans’ information that was incidentally collected under the program.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026 -
Earlier this week, Vorbe’s lawyers, who have denied the allegations against him, appeared in Miami federal court seeking either his immediate release or a bond hearing, arguing that his prolonged detention warrants judicial review.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The winner of this race will help guide the county through further budget reductions over the coming years, according to county budget documents.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Police said 17 people were arrested and charged, while nine others were issued criminal court summonses for disorderly conduct and released.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Seventeen of them were arrested and charged, and nine were released with court summonses for disorderly conduct.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The news arrives amid a slew of court battles over Justice Department subpoenas into transgender health care, in which many judges are siding with hospitals and families.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
10 June 2026
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Richmond, exasperated, seems to have folded up Paine’s gift into quarters and buried it within his papers.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The downturn started with the ubiquity of smartphones, social media, and various forms of educational technology that have proved inefficient, with the pandemic acting as an accelerant.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Writs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writs. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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