lodged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lodged
First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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After Friday’s plea, his legal team lodged formal arguments that the state proceedings can’t go forward because it would amount to an impermissible second prosecution for the same conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
If the appeal is being lodged by your school or college, the deadlines are 20 August for priority cases and 28 August for others.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Bass’ team said 3,800 complaints about Lineage have been lodged with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which has issued 19 violation notices to the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Court documents lodged by the eSafety Commissioner said Australian users had flagged 12 instances of such material between September 27 and October 5, 2025.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
It was like that sudden chill in her bedroom had settled in right under her heart, lodged into her like an icy splinter.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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