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courthouse

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




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In the pouring rain, around 50 protesters with umbrellas gathered outside Istanbul's Caglayan courthouse under the watch of several dozen police, chanting: "Denis Goktas is not alone!"

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

I just want you to amplify how important it is when you slam the courthouse doors, whether it’s preemption or standing, in environment-land, that’s it.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Retailers have also rushed to the courthouse to sue over competing private-label snacks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Throughout the trial, swarms of fans and tourists descended on the courthouse, waiting hours to try to secure a seat inside the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Unable to consult with his wife, Minnie, who had a better head for these kinds of crises, he nervously went to the courthouse.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The judiciary is seeking nearly $921 million for security, including more funding for protection at federal courthouses, while the Supreme Court itself wants $228.4 million -- a $20.5 million on-year increase.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The ruling was issued as part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens challenging ICE’s recent practice of making arrests at immigration courthouses and detaining people for extended periods in facilities designed for short-term holds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

The future of America’s artificial-intelligence economy isn’t unfolding only in California or Washington but in local zoning boards and courthouses across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Pritzker signed House Bill 1312 into law, extending protections for immigrants in hospitals, schools, and courthouses.

From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026

Couples were flocking to city halls and county courthouses to exercise what was now a constitutional right.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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