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litigate

[lit-i-geyt] / ˈlɪt ɪˌgeɪt /


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Defendants can choose to litigate in federal court, which can cost a significant amount of time and accumulate a mountain of legal fees.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

You know, usually when the government is sued, somebody from the government will enter an appearance and begin to litigate the case.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Breathitt School District, located in the US state of Kentucky, had been poised to litigate the first case attempting to make social media companies cover those costs.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Milton continues to litigate the award in federal court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Joshua Carter and Robert Caston were the first two cases we decided to litigate.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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