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The year 2018 wasn’t exactly an easy year for the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices said goodbye to a longtime colleague and hello to a new one who took his seat after a bruising confirmation hearing. Still, there was some humor, injecting itself into the serious business of oral arguments. Here are some memorable moments, lightly edited for length and clarity, where laughter lightened the room.

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Marcia Coyle

Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at mcoyle@alm.com. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle

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