granted

Example Sentences

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We take his timelessness for granted in the same way people think anybody can be a star in the Internet age.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Since 2000, Turkey has rapidly expanded the number of drilling and mining permits granted, notably for gold and coal.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In Canada, about 96% of assisted-dying requests in 2024 were granted to people whose death was forseeable - mostly terminal cancer patients.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Central bank independence is precious. It can be taken for granted in benign times, but it is tested when times get tough,” Warsh said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Taking nothing for granted was one of the keys to Fischer’s success.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady