counsel
Example Sentences
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We still have a right to trial by jury, a right to counsel, due process—all of these basic protections in the playbook that we assume everyone is working from.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
But an official who simply had knowledge of such a decision could fall through the cracks, said Steven Churchwell, who served as general counsel for the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
He sanctioned her with a $5,000 fine, largely because she did not initially acknowledge that her citations were fake and tried to shift blame to her opposing counsel.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
I know that with your counsel and good judgment, we will soon see the day when the enemy are forced to go elsewhere and leave Redwall in peace.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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