threw out
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A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It was this ruling that the Supreme Court threw out on Monday.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
The settlement announcement comes about a month after a judge threw out 10 of 13 allegations in Lively's case, including harassment and defamation.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
A judge threw out charges against private-equity firm Welsh Carson in 2024; the firm settled similar charges in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“The people in the house will not chase you away. They even threw out a little food for me.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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