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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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Ships would send an email to Houthi forces requesting permission several days in advance of crossing, crew members and maritime analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I couldn’t tell whether she meant the jazz CD Stephen was holding or “The Secret Garden,” but I took it as permission nonetheless and slipped the book into my purse.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Moraes had also previously denied Milei permission to visit the former president while he was under house arrest in Brasilia.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

But the question of who gets paid or has permission to develop this new reading superpower is a thorny one.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

As if she really thought she needed his permission to use the ring.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

However, long before planning permissions were secured, Bakker and his team were hard at work on creating the materials needed for the project.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

“All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America,” the memorandum reads.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

They shot it quickly and for just more than $1 million—it was rough and scrappy filmmaking, handheld cameras and insufficient permits and permissions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

They become permissions granted or withheld based on the whim of those who interpret and adjudicate our laws.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

Of course, if you have been deemed special, and thus do have the proper permissions, please feel free to move on to the next page.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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