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The majority dismissed Hamm as improvidently granted, sparing the life of the defendant, Joseph Smith, and rejecting Alabama’s request for freer rein to execute intellectually disabled people.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

In their brief order dismissing the case "as improvidently granted," they justices said that their action will allow the matter to proceed before the New Orleans-based 5th U.S.

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2023

During the AT&T regime, “WarnerMedia was improvidently concentrating its investments in streaming and ignoring its other business lines,” the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2022

“The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted,” the court stated.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2012

Jonathan had improvidently lighted his pipe before he noticed that the fire needed his attention.

From The Jonathan Papers by Morris, Elisabeth Woodbridge