granted

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Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the UK, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Notting Hill Genesis, the housing association that owns the block, said sub-letting without permission is against their tenancy agreements, and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The show was granted the exception in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Oil futures climbed late Tuesday after the Treasury Department canceled a license granted on June 21 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

It would be taken for granted by Jonn and Timon, by their parents, and by everyone else that they would go.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda