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unauthorized

[uhn-aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ʌnˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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The filing cites items that were seized from her home in a federal investigation with no assurance that they will be returned, as well as unauthorized people who gained access to her Los Angeles residence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

On a recent visit by the BBC, for example, reporters in the White House press pool were under strict instructions to avoid taking images in unauthorized areas or providing details on the camp's layout.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The report’s recommendations include studying technologies to implement preventive controls and working toward ensuring that taxpayers are notified of unauthorized access.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized access to government websites, according to a report published Thursday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“First grievance, unauthorized use of sympathy. What is the proper discipline for this, Master Archivist?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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