be granted

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the Philippines praised Myanmar's decision to move Suu Kyi to house arrest while asking that a special envoy be granted "brief access" to the 80-year-old.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But Taylor’s stasis is interrupted by the news that he may be granted early parole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

It is the most intrusive process employed by the government for those required to access sensitive material and be granted the highest level of security clearance.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It was Volta’s job to set appointments with the families of the deceased, so that they could be granted the obligatory immunity.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman