lawyering
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lawyering
Example Sentences
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But based on oral arguments, I think this may be yet another case that crashed into the shoals of Alabama’s terrible lawyering.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
Although she performed as a hostess in Washington—she preferred it greatly to Albany—she badgered Seward almost constantly to give up politics and settle for a quiet life lawyering in Auburn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
Through a combination of luck, lawyering and above all the mercies of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
Maddow then followed by asking Carroll's legal team, "How is President Trump's lawyering? Is he well represented in court?"
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
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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