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Commission Chair Mike Selig said the proposal would allow for scrutiny of suspicious activity “while letting legitimate markets move forward pursuant to the public interest.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

HPE on Monday also said it was adding Elliott Investment Management partner Chris Hsu to its board pursuant to a 2025 cooperation agreement with the activist investor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

"The team attempted to insert a central line pursuant to the protocol, but the procedure was unsuccessful," the statement continued.

From BBC May 21, 2026

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert did so through the sale of six million Concentrix shares on April 29 in a block trade pursuant to Rule 144 at a price of $22.25 per share.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

He caught snatches of phrases: “. . . this Honorable Branch of the Cook County Criminal Court.... now in session .... pursuant to adjournment.... the Honorable Chief Justice Alvin C. Hanley, presiding. . . .”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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