be granted

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In a statement, the firm said “S&P DJI determined that exceptions to these requirements should not be granted solely based on market capitalization.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Ferrari is hoping to be granted this extra development, but are arguing that Mercedes don't need it because they're ahead.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

OpenAI has argued that Musk understood the decision to open a commercial arm, and that he left the company only after failing to be granted control.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A Texas summer camp where 27 girls died in a flood last July has been informed by state authorities that it hasn’t met adequate safety standards to be granted an operating license for this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Solitude was a rare commodity on Everest, and I was grateful to be granted a bit of it on this day, in such a remarkable setting.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer