clearance

Example Sentences

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"Mr. Pulte has no national security expertise -- none. We're not even sure if he's got a basic security clearance... This role is too important to be filled by a part-time, unqualified individual."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Medtronic said Wednesday that it had requested regulatory clearance for Hugo in general and gynecological procedures.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Some emails, for example, show officials were initially unsure about whether Lord Mandelson needed to undergo so-called developed vetting for his security clearance.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He voiced his rage over an empty reservoir, idled fire trucks and what he called dangerous brush clearance policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“He transferred the prime security clearance to her while he was dying. I saw it.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins