permission

Example Sentences

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They did hear testimony from an anti–death penalty lawyer who was admonished for testing DNA on a water bottle without the person’s permission.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The notion of having to seek permission or paying to use an international waterway that they previously used for free and without condition will stretch those states’ tolerance, Oxford Analytica said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The Iranian Navy warned ships anchored near the strait that they would need Tehran’s permission to cross.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When the pressure is on and Mira Costa High’s volleyball team needs someone to step forward and deliver, Fuerbringer doesn’t need to raise his hand or ask for permission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The words came flying out of my mouth without stopping to ask permission from my brain.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler