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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

A federal jury acquitted Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire trial that has drawn celebrities, fans and content creators to a downtown Los Angeles courthouse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

I drove into town, parked, and entered the courthouse looking for the district attorney’s office.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Earlier this month, the New York state court System sent out a memo, prohibiting anyone in their courthouses from wearing the devices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

He came west in 2003 and became a deputy public defender in courthouses throughout Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026

He learned that railroad stations, post offices, courthouses, and churches were places to escape from the cold for a few hours in the late night.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong




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