contempt
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Following a months-long hearing on the contempt, Carter in February urged the parties to settle their differences through negotiation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Alliance sought a contempt order contending that the city was willfully obfuscating to cover up inadequate efforts to live up to its settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
An appeals court upheld her finding of contempt, but found that she went too far when she barred Apple from collecting any commission from sellers who use third-party payment systems.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Balhatchet admitted contempt of court and apologised in person to the Court of Appeal for the "appalling failures" of his force, which Lord Justice Fraser described as "wilfully disobedient".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The big cat looked down, eyeing Boaz with a look first of confusion and then contempt, before letting out an iconic and ear-shattering roar.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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