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Regulators at the OCC hadn’t sent referrals to the Justice Department and Pirro’s office opened its investigations on its own accord, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The accord permitted Iran to conduct centrifuge research after 8 1/2 years, a concession that meant that when the 15 years expired, Iran could be ready to mass-produce enriched uranium with more advanced machines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Another concerns so-called "sunrise" and "sunset" clauses under which the EU side of the accord would kick in once the United States makes fully good on its pledges, and would expire unless renewed in 2028.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Looking at photos in court, his father, Paul Willis, said he thought some straps holding the cab on his son's vehicle had come off "of their own accord".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As the train came on to the Williamsburg Bridge after leaving Marcy Avenue station, Francie noticed that many people seated in the car rose as if in accord and then sat down again.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith