granted

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Two years earlier, 15 players and the team doctor were granted asylum in Uganda after they absconded.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Judge Drew Tipton, whom President Donald Trump nominated in 2020, granted the prosecutor and police’s motion to kick out the case based largely on the idea of qualified immunity.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Americans take for granted that the volunteer force will keep them safe, and the military’s performance can create a sense of complacency about the world’s threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Hosseiny entered the U.S. on a student visa and was granted asylum in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Fortunately, my sister was there. But if I was granted a do-over—if I could buy a do-over—I'd be there at his side.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty