1
: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
1
: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Tate denied all allegations in the case, court filings say.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 May 2025
It was later attached as an exhibit to court filings in the civil cases.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Noun
But unlike their harsh criticism of Judge Williams, DeSantis and other Florida officials kept their objections to Judge Altman civil, limiting their differences with him to court filings.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Tate denied all allegations in the case, court filings say.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 May 2025
It was later attached as an exhibit to court filings in the civil cases.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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