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court

[kawrt] / kɔrt /








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"It is important that nothing is said that could prejudice the court proceedings that will now follow, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Shamefully, the court has never cited any Black figure from Reconstruction—not even Frederick Douglass—in a majority opinion.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

She is scheduled to make her first court appearance later this month.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Although the incident had already been addressed publicly and dealt with in court, the leaked video featured previously unseen footage of the dispute.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A few people were picking through garbage cans, and someone was sleeping on a bench, curled up tight, and there was an enthusiastic game of basketball echoing over from the newly refinished court.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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