make a motion
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The BBC has indicated in previous filings that it will make a motion to dismiss the case by 17 March 2026.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
“But if you let them say their piece, if you let them make a motion and it’s debated and voted on,” he said, “they will respect the vote of the assembly.”
From Slate • Jul. 17, 2024
"I'm not saying a future defendant won't make a motion of some kind based on her media tour," she added.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023
At a brief meeting on Tuesday where the board was to talk about hiring outside lawyers for the two Republicans, nothing was accomplished after no one would make a motion to consider the item.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022
“As soon as we have enough signatures, we can make a motion to meet with the board of trustees.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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