filings
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of filings
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at file 2, -ing 1, -s 3
Example Sentences
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However, world governing body Fifa has now responded with court filings lodged in the US - and seen by the BBC - requesting that a court "oppose" the application by the end of the month.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Salazar’s attorney, George Rosenstock, argued in court filings that his client could not distinguish right from wrong or understand the nature of his actions at the time of the attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
By their nature, lawsuits and settlements are public, but the enforcement division didn’t speak publicly about its actions apart from its filings.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
It earned $68 billion from ads in 2025, according to securities filings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The ground was covered in a gritty black dust, like iron filings.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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