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pursuant

[per-soo-uhnt] / pərˈsu ənt /
ADJECTIVE
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"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

The deal was ratified by Congress pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Review Act, which I co-authored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Marshals, he was immediately transferred to ICE custody on Nov. 24, pursuant to a detainer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

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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