clearance

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Competition and Markets Authority conditioned merger clearance on Shutterstock selling its editorial business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The deal was announced in January 2025 and received clearance from the Justice Department this April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Horvath said the county hopes to receive tens of millions of dollars in state funding for additional brush clearance, fuel modification, home hardening and other initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Anger bubbled over again when it emerged Lord Mandelson was given security clearance for the role, despite concerns being raised by vetting officials.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

I try on a few pairs and then pick up a thick bracelet the color of a pomegranate and sitting in the clearance basket.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson