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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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The authorized user can make purchases with the card but is not responsible for paying the bill.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He said it’s surprising how much being an authorized user on a parent’s account will boost a young person’s starting score, even though the reporting doesn’t start until age 18.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The lawsuit, which could be filed as early as this month, would likely involve multiple states, according to a source familiar with the deliberations who was not authorized to comment publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“The public depends on attorneys to follow the law and to be transparent about where they are authorized to practice,” said George Cardona, State Bar chief trial counsel, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Johnson authorized U.S. planes to hit targets in the North, the first American air strikes since the August 5 raids the year before.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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