- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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Some clients are authorizing him to promise salaries that match or exceed the workers’ Silicon Valley pay—a windfall given China’s lower cost of living.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
The government's move is aimed at lowering barriers to research, as authorizing clinical studies on Schedule I substances can require many layers of approval.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The FDA in March issued a draft guidance document that hinted in the future the agency could authorize mint, coffee and other vape flavors potentially more appealing to adults—but may avoid authorizing fruit flavors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
She begins to type rapidly on her keyboard, authorizing her decision.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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