permission

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The BBC has asked West to clarify whether he spoke to An before the alleged action took place on set, to explain his plan or ask for her permission, but has not received a response.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It has repeatedly attacked commercial ships seeking to transit without its permission, and it set up an entity known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to try to charge vessels wanting to cross the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When you’re a kid, it arrives all at once: the last school bell, the first trip to the pool, the permission slip feeling of a completely unscheduled Tuesday.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But critics have raised concerns about whether AI systems are trained on copyrighted works without permission or payment to artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Prisoner 66730 reporting. Request permission to visit the hospital.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom