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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
David Fritch, an estate planning attorney in Jasper, Indiana, guides families through these meaningful conversations and feels that the families that come out ahead are those that openly discuss financial realities and values with the younger generations.
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Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Representatives for Willis and Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia did not immediately respond Thursday to text messages seeking comment on the ruling.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But Daniel Schubert, Amanda Turner's attorney, said the opposite is true.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Newsweek sought comment on Friday from Jay-Z's representative and Combs' attorney about the rape accusation.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Representatives for Willis and Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia did not immediately respond Thursday to text messages seeking comment on the ruling.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
But Daniel Schubert, Amanda Turner's attorney, said the opposite is true.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Newsweek sought comment on Friday from Jay-Z's representative and Combs' attorney about the rape accusation.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Later that day, a Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputy recognized him in the Charger, wearing the same clothing all four victims described, and arrested him, according to court records.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff’s deputies responded to a family disturbance call at a house in the 7500 block of Versailles Way in Sacramento County early Friday morning, sheriff’s officials said on social media.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Many victims, especially those who are more trusting or unfamiliar with scams, are less inclined to challenge individuals posing as authority figures, such as police officers, government officials, or lawyers.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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After hiring a lawyer, the task of finding a birth mom fell on their shoulders.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Just the addition of a Starboard representative to the board would give the markets tremendous confidence that management is on the path toward shareholder value creation.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Everything that doesn’t fall under that zone, delegate or cut it.Chad Willardson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nino Mangione, a cousin of Luigi and a Maryland state delegate who issued an initial joint statement for the family, did not respond to a message on a number listed to him.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Secret Service agents thwarted the attack, and Routh fled before being apprehended.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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This past offseason, Smith’s agent broached the topic of a contract extension this offseason, to no avail.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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If that’s you, join the non-Christmas tradition of treating yourself to Chinese food but get ready for a wait: One restaurant manager called Dec. 25 the busiest day of the year.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course this was a Mets season that saw them at 22-33 at the end of May and then turn it around under a calm, gifted rookie manager named Carlos Mendoza, and become the best team in baseball from there until the end of the regular season.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to the Universal Life Church's database, there are a plethora of Hollywood stars who are ministers, including Adele, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cardi B, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwayne Johnson and Tom Hanks.Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Authorities have already arrested Yoon's defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the martial law decree, which harkened back to the days of authoritarian leaders the country hasn't seen since the 1980s.KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorney. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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