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pursuant

[per-soo-uhnt] / pərˈsu ənt /
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On July 16, 2025, she received an email from Justice Department officials in Washington telling her she was fired pursuant to Article II of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

This approval is an important first step toward opening a federally chartered trust bank that can issue USD1 pursuant to the Genius Act of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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

“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

"You are released pursuant to an order from the judge."

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar


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