pursuant to

Example Sentences

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"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 can take this to the bank—pursuant to the laws of this state, pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” Jackson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

We have a Supreme Court that not only has the power to say what the law is, pursuant to Chief Justice John Marshall and Marbury v.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

Mrs. Colbey rejected the State's offer of a plea agreement, pursuant to which she would have gone to prison for eighteen years, because she was adamant that she had done nothing wrong.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson