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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate
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as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
finished law school and became an attorney
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Recent Examples of attorney
The case against Adams was brought under the previous U.S. attorney for the district, Damien Williams, who stepped down before Trump became president.
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Jake Offenhartz, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Damien Williams, the former U.S. attorney in Manhattan, stepped down after Trump’s election victory.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The 65-year-old Boston attorney found dead on his houseboat this month was discovered with pink fingernails stuck to his chest, authorities say.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
His attorneys have yet to file a response to the New Hampshire decision but Laplante expects the case to be appealed eventually to the Supreme Court.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jake Offenhartz, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Damien Williams, the former U.S. attorney in Manhattan, stepped down after Trump’s election victory.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The 65-year-old Boston attorney found dead on his houseboat this month was discovered with pink fingernails stuck to his chest, authorities say.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
His attorneys have yet to file a response to the New Hampshire decision but Laplante expects the case to be appealed eventually to the Supreme Court.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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The incident occurred at 7:32 p.m. when deputies from the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office in Florida were dispatched to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of NW Avenue D, in Belle Glade, according to a statement from the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told his deputies Monday that the House won't put a Senate two-track bill on the floor, Punchbowl first reported.—
Justin Green,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Team Emilia Pérez tested BBC censors’ patience Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress for her performance as lawyer Rita Mora Castro, celebrating her win by reenacting the opening scene of Four Weddings and a Funeral before a countdown began during her thank-yous.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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All doping cases are different and will have different outcomes depending on the evidence submitted and the resources of the players involved – players with more resources can afford better lawyers and can more quickly make appeals or submit evidence in their favor.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kid Rock's representative did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The prosecutors are motivated by a desire to improve wages and working conditions in a notoriously grueling job, union representatives said.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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In a conversation ahead of the election to replace him, Harrison strongly defended Biden and stood by the lightning-fast process that saw then-Vice President Kamala Harris receive the support of DNC delegates and become the party's new nominee after Biden ended his reelection bid last summer.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2025
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What began as a small stand from the Dakar Court festival will now spread to a full corner of the room, welcoming a delegation of more than 30 African delegates while reflecting a growing vitality within African film production.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sports Listen to this article 1 of 24 Originally Published: February 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM EST Most Popular Most Popular Federal agents are rounding up migrants in Florida, but specifics are spotty.—
Stephen M. Dowell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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One is focused on the agent, while the other stares at the man being scanned.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, manager Alex Cora offered a vague answer when asked whether Bregman would play second.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, prospective homeowners can connect directly with the community managers at 913-777-6365.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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The health minister in charge at the time was subsequently fired, but questions remain about what protections had been put in place beforehand to secure the space.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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Hegseth is set to meet with an international coalition of Ukraine's supporters on Wednesday, followed by discussions with the 31 other NATO defense ministers on Thursday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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