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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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“This is a plan — not a threat,” said a person who was in the room when Ellison discussed his plans but who was not authorized to comment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Added to that is “relentless” demand by the passive ETF crowd, while companies have authorized more than $1 trillion in share buybacks in a window that is about to open.

From MarketWatch 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

In a statement, Amazon said the retailer has a verification process for authorized sellers and removes listings that infringe trademarks and copyrights.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Agents were also not authorized to carry guns.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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