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courthouse

[kawrt-hous, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌhaʊs, ˈkoʊrt- /




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Earlier on Tuesday before the trial began, dozens of supporters including Gojek drivers turned up at the Jakarta courthouse.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Vibe: The pair initially married at a courthouse before holding a larger ceremony roughly a year later in South Carolina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The judge threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest if he didn’t make it to the courthouse within the hour, leading Jackson’s team to speed there at 90 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He signed a few papers, and they exited the courthouse through a revolving door into a sunny Brooklyn afternoon.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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