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Recent Examples of disbar
According to the Duke Chronicle, Nifong was later disbarred for perjury and violating professional conduct.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors argue Avenatti is still the same shady lawyer – now disbarred – and still deserves a long sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
All the money was gone 3 days later Masud has been disbarred.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
The referee recommended McNeilly, who waived her right to an evidentiary hearing, be disbarred, and the court agreed.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors argue Avenatti is still the same shady lawyer – now disbarred – and still deserves a long sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
All the money was gone 3 days later Masud has been disbarred.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
The referee recommended McNeilly, who waived her right to an evidentiary hearing, be disbarred, and the court agreed.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
Verb
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Nations begin to covet their AI and set up barriers to prevent other nations from stealing or copying the early AGI systems. Year 2037: Advances in AI showcase human-like situational adaptability and innovation.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Sabalenka’s 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 win in the semifinals prevents Swiatek from becoming the first woman to win four consecutive championships in Paris.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Digestible feminism is about getting your point across without aiming to exclude anyone.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The bill, introduced by Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio, was amended to exclude criminals convicted of certain offenses the chance to seek parole, including those who killed a law enforcement officer or carried out a mass shooting at a school, among other offenses.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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State wildlife biologists and Parks and Wildlife officials said killing the wolf is meant to change pack behavior by discouraging the predators from targeting livestock.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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The affair did not impede Smotrich’s ascent as a settler activist and politician.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Any action that impedes these dynamics should be flatly rejected because unnecessarily regulating a competitive marketplace will only harm consumers.—
Michael Santorelli,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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However, incomplete knowledge of prolonged symptoms experienced after a young child’s own SARS-CoV-2 infection hinders prevention and treatment of LC in infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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He has been charged with a collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension, both misdemeanors.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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If convicted, Lincoln will be disallowed from owning animals and fined a minimum of $50,000, per Virginia law.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The way Montjuic erupted when Fermin Lopez scored what should have made the match safe at 5-3 — his effort was disallowed for handball — summed it all up.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Last December, after a trial without a jury, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson convicted Lamond of one count of obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The university in January 2024 denied Tucker’s appeal of the findings.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Small business owners should not be denied access to their customers because of the government’s desire to place unnecessary restrictions on commerce.—
Julian Canete,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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