- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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The U.S. can gain some leverage in the stalemate by reviving the law of prize, which governs ships seized during war, and by authorizing privateers to attack enemy shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
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
UN Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are rare.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
“I just don’t think authorizing schools to violate students’ privacy is the way to do it.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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