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the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state
Supreme Court justices
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But Gregory Garre, who defended the state supreme court's ruling rejecting the Catholic charter, pointed to landmark rulings against teaching religion in public schools.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Crawford's victory preserves the court's 4-3 liberal majority, safeguarding control of one of the most politically consequential state supreme courts in the nation.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The state's supreme court previously ruled that Catholic Charities, operated by the Diocese of Superior in northwest Wisconsin, was not exempt from paying an unemployment tax like the larger Catholic Church is.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The supreme court, historically reluctant to bar parties, gave him a pass.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Crawford's victory preserves the court's 4-3 liberal majority, safeguarding control of one of the most politically consequential state supreme courts in the nation.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The state's supreme court previously ruled that Catholic Charities, operated by the Diocese of Superior in northwest Wisconsin, was not exempt from paying an unemployment tax like the larger Catholic Church is.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The supreme court, historically reluctant to bar parties, gave him a pass.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme court
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On the education front, the high court has previously allowed cuts in teacher-training grants to go forward.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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The state's high court also rejected four lawsuits aimed at throwing out the results of that election.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The sport’s top court instead upheld a previous ruling from the International Fencing Federation’s doping disciplinary tribunal (DDT) that had already cleared Thibus of any fault.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Supreme court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme%20court. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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