legal action
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One of those taking legal action was Bayswater Support Group, which works with 800 parents who are wary of medical solutions for their gender-questioning children.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Indian government have not issued an official statement on the issue but Bihar police late Monday evening said "no adverse legal action" would be initiated against any protester.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It caused waves in the global car industry, ensnaring several other top carmakers and leading to legal action in multiple countries, including Britain, France, South Korea and the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mamdani last week also issued a 23-point plan to address a variety of other renter complaints, including strengthening the city’s ability to take legal action against negligent landlords with numerous safety violations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
My first letter, Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not seen fit to pay me what you owe me I may be forced to resort to legal action.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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