stenographer
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We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state,” the correspondent wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Rather, it belonged to a woman from Illinois with a versatile résumé that included writing, acting, engineering and working as a stenographer: Lizzie Magie.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
She unearthed his autopsy report, filed a public records request for the case file and tracked down the stenographer who had sat through Livingston’s trial.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
West also worries the increased record-keeping during the inquiry stage—including bringing in a stenographer to record testimony and labeling all evidence—could deter anyone coming forward with a complaint.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 28, 2023
He took me to the stenographer and said: “This is Richard. He’s going to be with us.”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
California’s largest public sector union and the court reporters it represents warn the decision could allow the state’s court systems to stop hiring stenographers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
A long-brewing shortage has worsened as more stenographers retire and too few newcomers complete the rigorous training to replace them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
He would shake hands with the entire crew if the interview was on camera, and there would often be an embrace for the stenographers busily transcribing his thoughts.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
Pipeline opponents had criticized the Wednesday meeting because oral testimony was only accepted in private to stenographers in a curtained area in a hotel ballroom.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
The gathering outside the Tribune included businessmen, clerks, traveling salesmen, stenographers, police officers, and at least one barber.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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