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Breyer

American  
[brahy-er] / ˈbraɪ ər /

noun

  1. Stephen G(erald), born 1938, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 1994.


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In 2015 Breyer followed suit in raising Blackmun-like arguments.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Breyer said she learned to say something like: “I need full presence to connect with you so I’m going to get some work done, just let me know when you’re ready.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Breyer ruled that deployment was illegal — a decision that was challenged and ultimately reversed by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

"The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances," Judge Breyer wrote in his ruling.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

I marched up to General Breyer, who stood outside a group biting his nails.

From The Leader by Dongen, H. R. van