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  • plural of court.
  • present tense form of court (3rd person singular).

courts



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Three previous attempts to evict her were blocked by the courts.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Some of that amount – about $700 million – had not yet been officially imposed by courts because the clemency came through so quickly.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

“AB 2344 will streamline that transfer process, providing a tool for courts and shelters to help animals receive earlier transfers into appropriate care.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Those letters went out like mad to all kinds of courts that were dealing with standing in environmental cases.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

"I can't say I've played any this year. I've tried to get away, but Sundays it's always rained, and the courts are so damned crowded."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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