granting

Example Sentences

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Throughout history, kings and popes traditionally celebrated “jubilee” years with granting pardons and forgiving sins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Even those who were asking for clear specifics from ownership were nearly all in favor of granting the conditional-use permit, which was the ostensible purpose of the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A US federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a ruling declaring President Donald Trump's global 10-percent tariffs illegal, granting a government request to suspend the decision pending appeal.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Greece and Ukraine struck a joint co-operation deal to produce naval drones in November, granting Athens access to Ukrainian technology for its own use.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

For many it was just costume play, but some would actually pretend to be scythes, fooling others, granting false immunity.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman