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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 court
The Wisconsin supreme court ruled that Act 10 was constitutional in 2014.
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The Editors, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
In Texas, the state supreme court recently heard arguments in a similar case.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
State supreme courts have increasingly become a target of special interest groups in recent years, attracting record-breaking spending that reflects the courts' power as the final say in high-profile cases, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks spending in judicial races.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
As the supreme court has recognized, public school officials have both the authority and obligation to provide a safe learning environment for all students, which is what the school did in this case.
—Lauren Green, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
In Texas, the state supreme court recently heard arguments in a similar case.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
State supreme courts have increasingly become a target of special interest groups in recent years, attracting record-breaking spending that reflects the courts' power as the final say in high-profile cases, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks spending in judicial races.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
As the supreme court has recognized, public school officials have both the authority and obligation to provide a safe learning environment for all students, which is what the school did in this case.
—Lauren Green, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
Noun
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The case dragged on until September 1972, when the Israeli high court denied him citizenship.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wisconsin’s high court will maintain a liberal majority after Crawford’s win and will likely determine redistricting for the Badger State ahead of midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The creation of the ICPA was also the first step towards establishing an ad-hoc tribunal for the crime of aggression.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced that 40 restaurants, bars and services are participating in a promotion aimed at drawing visitors before and after A’s games at Sutter Health Park.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The hotel is within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and shops.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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