counsel
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It’s hard to debunk false claims “coming with the seal of the federal government,” said Derek Tisler, counsel and manager with the Brennan Center for Justice’s elections and government program.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
It sounded to Jackson as though the trial court was cutting counsel off, perhaps mistakenly saying the work had already been done.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
As recently as 2024, Skinner was also counsel for Leo’s 85 Fund, according to the nonprofit’s tax filings.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
“A third party that agreed to pay his legal fees and costs has refused to pay, leaving Kay’s current counsel with more than $130,000 in unpaid fees and out-of-pocket expenses,” Gerger wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
I met with our staff, and we made the difficult decision to represent all of the people who were scheduled for execution and didn't have counsel.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing counsel
The Bill of Rights
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Some Tricky Homonyms
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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