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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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The environmental initiative was shelved in 2013 by president Rafael Correa, who authorized crude extraction in the Yasuni National Park after acknowledging the plan's economic failure.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Paramount’s board has approved Ellison’s relocation plans, according to people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The researchers have applied for patents covering the technology in several countries, and two patents have already been authorized.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Congress authorized reconstruction after the British burned the White House during the War of 1812 and specifically appropriated money used to construct the original East and West Wings.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Greiner, to my surprise, had authorized a book signing for Killer near the lineup room.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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