dock
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During Thursday's hearing all five defendants sat in the glass-fronted dock, watched by members of the public from the public gallery balcony above.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Wong, dressed in a dark blue shirt, was seen smiling and nodding in response from the dock.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
They’ve raised concerns about a sunshade placed over the dock, a wooden walkway to connect the restaurant to handicap parking spots, and a wedding that was held on site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rowan, who originally had grander plans for the property but pulled back, has filed multiple lawsuits and spent years battling the local zoning board over septic systems, dock rights, and parking complaints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Neel grabbed the rope before the nauka could drift away and secured it to the dock.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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