before the court

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In October, Commissioner Jack Wilson placed the tax break on the agenda, but it was pulled before the court could take a vote.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s standing to remove Cook; a decision is expected before the court breaks for its summer recess.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The litigation now before the court seeks to replace those practical decisions with a single rigid rule.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The case before the court is Watson vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Dany could not risk his cutting down Brown Ben Plumm, making mock of Hizdahr before the court, provoking the Yunkai’i, or otherwise upsetting the agreement that she had given up so much to win.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin