courts

Example Sentences

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They argued that what U.S. authorities described as false statements were actually broad assertions that courts have held are permitted under the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Issues of drug safety are usually resolved by the FDA, not the courts.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In that time, under the Proceeds of Crime Act, courts ruled that 45 people smugglers convicted in the UK had made more than £16m from their crimes - a figure known as the "criminal benefit".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The decision exceeded climate advocates' expectations, and Vanuatu in January proposed a new draft resolution to implement the ICJ ruling, which is non-binding but can be drawn on by courts around the world.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I followed them across the park to the outdoor courts where I’d watched them play their game yesterday.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence