granting

Example Sentences

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted head of crypto exchange FTX, has sought a pardon, though Trump has publicly said he had no intention of granting it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

On Friday, Iran's football federation president announced the team would participate, but laid down a list of requirements, including around the granting of visas and the treatment of staff.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The city, which appealed a court order granting attorneys’ of $1.6 million to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In written submissions, Richard Harwood KC, for Juliet Chambers, said the granting of planning permission was "unlawful".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Douglass smiled and asked whether granting women the right to vote would change the nature of man and woman.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling