before the court
Example Sentences
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In October, Commissioner Jack Wilson placed the tax break on the agenda, but it was pulled before the court could take a vote.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s standing to remove Cook; a decision is expected before the court breaks for its summer recess.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The case before the court concerned Louisiana’s 2024 decision, under pressure from the courts, to draw a congressional map that included a second majority-black district.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The litigation now before the court seeks to replace those practical decisions with a single rigid rule.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
According to Florida law, dependency cases are supposed to be brought before the court every six months.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
