in furtherance of
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The VA said it was taking the property in furtherance of President Trump’s executive order of last May calling for creation of a National Center for Warrior Independence with housing for 6,000 veterans.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
The so-called “crime-fraud” exception involves when a judge determines that they are likely used in furtherance of a crime.
From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2023
A gross misapplication of RICO, the indictment cited Gunna’s appearances in the music videos “Take it to Trial,” “Ski,” and “Fox 5” as overt acts in furtherance of an alleged criminal enterprise.
From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023
Gleason, in his message to the DA, cited “NYPD internal documents that defy logic and appear to be concocted in furtherance of discrediting Serpico” without providing details.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023
Drawn as we felt ourselves to be towards our fellow-strugglers after light and knowledge, we wanted to know what they were doing in furtherance of the common aim.
From Thirty Years in Australia by Cambridge, Ada