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frivolous

[friv-uh-luhs] / ˈfrɪv ə ləs /


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Legal experts deemed the suit frivolous, and Colbert referred to the settlement as a “big fat bribe.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Reducing frivolous litigation and payouts to plaintiff attorneys would also benefit shareholders who ultimately pay a company’s legal bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But these influencers are often dismissed as frivolous, Latifi says — and the gender breakdown has a lot to do with it.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The process also helps reduce lawsuits, frivolous or otherwise, which can negatively impact IPO proceeds, according to a 2020 study.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Holidays were frivolous and silly, whereas a migration sounded much more serious and responsible, befitting a puffin of the military class.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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