lawyering
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lawyering
Example Sentences
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One important aspect of “Redemption” is Wright’s investigation of the women’s culpability and the inadequate lawyering they received.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Copyright has been a major battleground for the generative AI sector, with publishers, musicians and artists lawyering up or cutting deals to get paid for technology that is being built with their content.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Courts and bar authorities should also revisit fee reasonableness in high-volume, low-complexity matters where lawyering is minimal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
But I guess that’s just the kind of sloppy and dishonest lawyering that’s led to some of these ethics complaints in the first place.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
Walter tried to listen politely, but he'd already decided to leave the lawyering to his lawyers.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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