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courtroom

[kawrt-room, -room, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈkoʊrt- /




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‘Family murder cases are heartbreaking for everyone, including attorneys on both sides ... This case should be tried in the courtroom, not in the press,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The current trial, held in Magdeburg, required the construction of a large temporary courtroom capable of holding the public and scores of victims.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Iwamasa took the stand and turned around the face the actor's family.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In a Brooklyn courtroom three and a half years before, Donovan had argued that Abel should not be executed for spying.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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