granted

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His concerns have deepened since the EA granted the site permission to process about 10% more waste each year, around 35,000 tonnes, taking the annual limit to 382,286 tonnes.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Security is omnipresent, and the comforts we take for granted in the West can vanish without warning—as when my upscale hotel couldn’t muster a hot shower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s on appreciation, namely for the recipes and rituals I took for granted, or rolled my eyes at, growing up.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Earlier this year, the California Fish and Game Commission granted threatened species status to six mountain lion populations to try to boost their chances of survival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Took for granted every sacrifice she made for us.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith