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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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They said the boy took the pickup without permission before losing control and crashing into the monks, according to Agence France-Presse.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Flight plans and landing rights had been approved, as well as permission for Machado, whose passport is expired, to land in Curaçao, said people familiar with the trip plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Some creatives are concerned that the technology could displace jobs; others worry that their likenesses are being used to train AI models without their permission or compensation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The Department of Energy gave PJM utilities permission to tell data centers and other large customers to use backup generation if necessary.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

“It’s one of the best-kept secrets of Clarksville. It’s usually off-limits to the public, but we’ve received special permission to take all of you in. We’ll talk about your identities in the cave.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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