authorize

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Scientists at the agency are hesitant to authorize the products due to potential risks to children and new users, the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The US Treasury Department separately issued a license Wednesday to authorize certain transactions between established US entities and Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Treasury Department said it would authorize until April 11 the delivery and sale of crude and petroleum products from Russia that have already been loaded onto vessels at sea.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

He said JPMorgan “did not sanction or authorize this conduct.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

We debated the housing situation, the best means of forcing the city to authorize open hearings on conditions among Negroes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright