granted
Example Sentences
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"Local, regional and global economies rely heavily on the health of natural systems, such as coral reefs, but we often take them for granted," said Joshua Tewksbury, the director of STRI.
From Science Daily
As to your other — granted, less juicy — question about who to appoint as executor of your will and who should have power of attorney, it’s often better not to choose a good friend or relative.
From MarketWatch
University of Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return to school for the 2026-’27 season after being granted a ninth year of eligibility by the National Collegiate Athletics Association.
From MarketWatch
It would be taken for granted by Jonn and Timon, by their parents, and by everyone else that they would go.
From Literature
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The EU also took it for granted that the U.S. was a reliable ally.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.