granted

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The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Cook’s favor and granted a stay while the lawsuit continues in court.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

But, after suffering two significant hamstring tears during her first year as the reigning Olympic champion, she is not taking anything for granted.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

A person can take something commonplace like a fence completely for granted until that same person has to try to build a foot or two of it.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson