How to Use pursuant to in a Sentence
pursuant to
preposition- Pursuant to the terms of the sale, the owner shall be solely responsible for damages.
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But by the time the 7th Circuit acted, the plaintiffs’ lawsuit had been dismissed pursuant to an agreement of the parties.
—Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adams County issued a warrant to search Foreman’s house pursuant to drug-trafficking and kidnapping charges, which were never brought.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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When Epstein fulfilled his objection to plead guilty in state court pursuant to his non-prosecution agreement, the grand jury subpoena was withdrawn.
—James Hill, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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This includes a transfer pursuant to the terms of a will, the terms of a trust, transfer on death deed, intestate succession or by beneficiary designations.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Lewis raised questions about the testimony of Lauber, who testified pursuant to several grants of immunity.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2022
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He was later released on bond and turned over to ICE in Hartford pursuant to an ICE detainer.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
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With today’s filing, borrowers can rest a little easier knowing that they won’t be unjustly hit with a tax bill once their student loans are finally canceled, pursuant to federal law.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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So of course this was a military action, and pursuant to the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war to authorize acts that take place in this regard.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
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The letter was obtained by the House Oversight Committee from Epstein’s estate, pursuant to a subpoena.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Victims identified by law enforcement will directly receive notice of their rights pursuant to the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
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The government contends that because people are free NOT to give their location data to their tech provider, the data that the tech company does have must be turned over to police pursuant to a warrant.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 June 2026
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By entering the Sweepstakes through use of a mobile phone or text message, entrants acknowledge and agree that notification of winning may result in charges pursuant to the terms of entrants’ carrier’s rate plan.
—Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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The show is produced and distributed pursuant to a licence from Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Lauber confirmed on the stand that she has been convicted of drug possession and distribution, has pending marijuana and gun possession charges and is testifying pursuant to several grants of immunity.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
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Eleven other people submitted forms pursuant to the FTCA, but their six-month waiting period before being able to file suit against the federal government has not elapsed yet.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adam argued that his report to the Minnesota Board of Social Work was a communication pursuant to a governmental proceeding and the district court agreed.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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In November, he was released and transferred to ICE custody, which according to court records, was done pursuant to the Laken Riley Act.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
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As part of those filings, Red Lobster entered into a stalking horse purchase agreement pursuant to which Red Lobster will sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its existing term lenders.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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That email was contained in a cache of documents the House Oversight Committee obtained from Epstein’s estate pursuant to a subpoena in December.
—Julie Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Regarding a condominium unit, a purchaser will purchase a piece of real estate in a condominium building that has been subdivided pursuant to the Condominium Act.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Judge Jesse Furman decided the case belongs with him because Comey was fired pursuant to the president's executive authority and not the usual procedures for civil servants.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Bonta’s office was investigating the incident pursuant to a California law that requires state officials to examine law enforcement shootings of unarmed civilians.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
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The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, this measure constitutes a clear mandate for which the state may be required to reimburse counties pursuant to the California Constitution and should therefore be considered in the annual budget process.
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Saks Global also indicated this week that post-petition invoices for merchandise receipts will be paid pursuant to current terms, which are set at 90 days from receipt of goods, though some vendors have been getting preferential treatment.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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For tax years beginning after 2017, moving expenses are deductible only for certain members of the Armed Forces on active duty who move pursuant to a military order and incident to a permanent change of station.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Levine, like several others, received a standard email that they were being terminated pursuant to Article 2 of the Constitution, which gives the executive the power to dismiss federal employees.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Comer issued subpoena to the DOJ for the Epstein files pursuant to a motion led by Democrats in a subcommittee in July, which was approved due to support from three Republicans.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
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