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file

[fahyl] / faɪl /






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It is easier to file claims than in the past, thanks to technology, which some insurers say makes it more likely claims will be withdrawn or not meet the bar for payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file would be prepared for the coroner.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“In the same way, prosecutors file motions to send individuals to Latin American countries such as Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and even Uganda in Africa — countries with equal or worse conditions of violence.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

“Here’s the contact information for the center. If you want to pursue this, call them Monday. Otherwise, we’ll send the file to the state’s attorney.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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