lodged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lodged
First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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After Friday’s plea, his legal team lodged formal arguments that the state proceedings can’t go forward because it would amount to an impermissible second prosecution for the same conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bass’ team said 3,800 complaints about Lineage have been lodged with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which has issued 19 violation notices to the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Beijing's embassy in Wellington also said it had lodged a complaint with New Zealand's foreign ministry over "negative China-related remarks made by a certain politician".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The winger has since been served with a four-year ban by the Football Association and has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Zeitoun had no idea what kind of object was lodged inside him, but knew he needed to take it out as soon as possible.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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