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clearance

[kleer-uhns] / ˈklɪər əns /




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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has recently questioned his security clearance too.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The Times analyzed state crime and clearance data from all those areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Customs department spokesman Kishor Bartaula said the number of EVs would rise further with hundreds awaiting clearance at Nepal's ports.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

"Using PTP1B inhibitors that target multiple aspects of the pathology, including Aβ clearance, might provide an additional impact," says Ribeiro Alves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

He says, “Unfit for command. Transfer of prime security clearance to Squad Four-Five-One Soldier Katniss Everdeen.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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