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courthouse

[kawrt-hous, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌhaʊs, ˈkoʊrt- /




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For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The judge threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest if he didn’t make it to the courthouse within the hour, leading Jackson’s team to speed there at 90 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It offers limited antitrust protections to try to tamp down the constant parades to the courthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"To be at the courthouse on Friday and to sit there... it's a beginning to another chapter of this process of healing," she said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“I wish I could say as a citizen that I’m surprised,” Ellsberg said outside the courthouse.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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