1
: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
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: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Not long after, a court filing obtained by PEOPLE revealed that Bick had requested spousal support and attorney’s fees be covered by Griffin in accordance with the pair’s prenuptial agreement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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Noun
Peltz mustered the votes of about 30% of shareholders who voted in April’s election, according to a Securities and Exchange filing.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Not long after, a court filing obtained by PEOPLE revealed that Bick had requested spousal support and attorney’s fees be covered by Griffin in accordance with the pair’s prenuptial agreement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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