authorizing

Example Sentences

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Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The U.S. can gain some leverage in the stalemate by reviving the law of prize, which governs ships seized during war, and by authorizing privateers to attack enemy shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

The government's move is aimed at lowering barriers to research, as authorizing clinical studies on Schedule I substances can require many layers of approval.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The bank had called to ask her to sign some paperwork authorizing the direct-withdrawal program I’d set up with the tax lady.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen