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courthouse

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




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At the Cox's Bazar courthouse, prosecutor Tawhidul Anwar said he was overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Outside the courthouse in Miami, McBride said, “Andrew and Tristan are innocent,” and called the case “garbage” and a “stitch-up job.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"If Mr Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk", said Norm Eisen, one of Hearn's attorneys, speaking outside the courthouse on Thursday.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Earlier on Tuesday before the trial began, dozens of supporters including Gojek drivers turned up at the Jakarta courthouse.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Rather than a prisoner transport bus, Sara left the courthouse in a limousine with two people who claimed to be spies.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

The judiciary is seeking nearly $921 million for security, including more funding for protection at federal courthouses, while the Supreme Court itself wants $228.4 million -- a $20.5 million on-year increase.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Earlier this month, the New York state court System sent out a memo, prohibiting anyone in their courthouses from wearing the devices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Through the rest of 2025, she and others in the Rapid Response Network fought la migra in courthouses and through fundraisers for immigrant detainees and their loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Pritzker signed House Bill 1312 into law, extending protections for immigrants in hospitals, schools, and courthouses.

From Slate Jan. 26, 2026

He learned that railroad stations, post offices, courthouses, and churches were places to escape from the cold for a few hours in the late night.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong




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