Goethals
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The judge, Thomas Goethals — a former homicide prosecutor — removed the D.A.’s office from the Dekraai case, saying he didn’t believe the office could ethically pursue it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
The first leg in Milan is best remembered for Goethals storming the pitch in a fit of pique when the referee refused to stop the game so Maurice Martens could get treatment.
From The Guardian • Jul. 2, 2021
Officers soon tried to stop the vehicle at the Goethals Bridge, but authorities said Suarez refused to stop.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2020
Goethals decided last month to remove capital punishment as an option after repeated failures by county authorities to furnish informant-related documents.
From Time • Sep. 23, 2017
“Ah! Here it is! The art history department. It’s in Goethals Hall.”
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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