pursuant to
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“We joined the victims to oppose the motion pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4,” said Alameda Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
A US Department of Justice spokesperson said the arrests were "pursuant to extradition proceedings".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Mr. Zambada has not entered into any cooperation agreement, has not pled pursuant to any cooperation arrangement, and is not cooperating with the United States government in any capacity.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 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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