plaintiff
Example Sentences
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PayPal moved to dismiss the suit, arguing it contained numerous flaws, including that the plaintiff never formally applied.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Even if Musk loses the appeal, he can afford any plaintiff award.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Allie Phillips, the lead plaintiff, was 18 weeks pregnant when she learned her baby had multiple conditions that would make survival all but impossible.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
The company said plaintiff lawyers were cherry-picking claims from outdated documents to “mischaracterize our work.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
In addition to serving as a plaintiff in the lawsuit against state officials, she gave a statement to police to support the case against the Mosses.’”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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