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

Malo Gusto raised a foot to make a clearance but made contact with the head of Yankuba Minteh.

From BBC • May 29, 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

During the day, I’ve been given clearance to hunt as long as I take a guard along and don’t stray too far.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins