clearance

Example Sentences

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However, many ships remain anchored and awaiting clearance, and it will take time for them to pass through the strait, the minister said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Caudery, already guaranteed silver by the time her team-mate crossed the line, then reclaimed the title which represented her breakthrough success two years ago with a second-time clearance over 4.85 metres.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz could prove to be a testing ground for unmanned technology and AI in mine clearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Prescott, a German youth international who plays for Bayern's under-19s, will require clearance from German labour authorities to work in the evening as he is a teenager.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Strauss informed Oppenheimer that his security clearance was suspended and urged him to resign quietly from his AEC position.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik