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District Court judge for the District of New Hampshire blocked the order from taking effect pending litigation and provisionally certified a nationwide class of children who the order would affect.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

The state also allows people to register to vote and cast ballots provisionally on Election Day, which can add time since county officials must verify voter eligibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The court was told the re-trial had been provisionally set for 8 February next year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Another patient in Canada has provisionally tested positive but is not exhibiting symptoms and the test remains to be confirmed.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Chief Buthelezi agreed to provisionally register for the elections in exchange for a promise to subject our differences over constitutional issues to international mediation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela