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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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Laura Hern’s mom even traveled to Kentucky from out of state to check on her daughter, court filings state, but Tyler Hern didn’t open the door.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kidman filing for divorce from Keith Urban sent shockwaves among fans, and now there are rumors swirling there may be a new woman in the country star’s life.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit argues the latter, that the victim, John Doe 8, did not discover the injuries from the abuse until four years from the time of the filing.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That’s according to a recent filing with the Department of Insurance by the state-created, but privately funded, plan.
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