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lawyer

[law-yer, loi-er] / ˈlɔ yər, ˈlɔɪ ər /


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He has argued this is just part of his work as a defence lawyer, while critics have accused him of enriching himself by defending powerful criminals.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

De La Espriella is a lawyer and businessman who dubs himself "El Tigre", the tiger.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Blanche signed an agreement that is not worth the paper it’s written on—except that government personnel at present will not challenge it,” said Stuart Bassin, a former Justice Department tax lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Another group of west Africans has been sent to Ghana by the United States, including at least one with deportation protections, a lawyer involved with the case told AFP Saturday.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“Until a lawyer tells me otherwise, nobody talks to Mom. And if she contacts you, tell me immediately.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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