clearance

Example Sentences

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While magical, these power-assisted portals are nothing but a pain, requiring several feet of side clearance to fully open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Malaysia’s foreign minister, Mohamad Hasan, said over the weekend that seven tankers owned by Malaysian firms are awaiting clearance to go through the waterway, state-owned media outlet Bernama reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Because of his earlier work with MI5, Joseph had security clearance up to "Developed Vetting" and he could access information "of the highest classification".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The three sites identified for clearance include a notorious dump in Bickershaw, near Wigan, which caught fire last summer, forcing schools nearby to close.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

He will not be permitted to enlist in the military, or possess a firearm, or obtain a federal security clearance.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander