granted

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"Our country regards China as a strategic partner," he said at the event, to which AFP journalists were granted rare access.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But Foreign Office officials went against this advice and granted him clearance.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Another project, in which Chevron has a 30% stake, was granted development rights to a neighboring area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The state government established what was called a “concurrency doctrine,” instituting strict requirements for infrastructure development—water, sewer, schooling—that had to be established before construction permits were granted.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

A year later the visa request was granted, and all that was needed was the money for air transportation and expenses.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady