injunction

Example Sentences

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The event's organisers immediately sought an emergency injunction to allow it to go ahead, and a ruling was expected during the day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

District Judge Randolph Moss issued an injunction, stating the president cannot use governmental power to retaliate against disfavored expression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In the northern district of California, Judge Rita Lin granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its suit against the government, freezing a presidential order that barred all federal agencies from using Anthropic technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

When the city sued the Angels and asked for an injunction to stop the name change pending trial, Orange County Superior Court Judge Peter Polos denied the request.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

She is not charged with the violation of any law of the state or nation, but with the alleged violation of Judge Dayton’s own injunction, which has been appealed.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell