give carte blanche
Example Sentences
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Though often — and, proponents say, unfortunately — described as “assisted suicide,” the laws hardly give carte blanche for doctors to give people medication that would end their lives quickly and painlessly.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2021
“I give carte blanche to an artist who challenges the logic that I’ve established,” said Mr. Wahler of a series that has also welcomed Ugo Rondinone, Jeremy Deller and Adam McEwen.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2011
From the first she followed the only possible plan—to give carte blanche to those who had to deal with matters of urgency.
From Coquette by Swinnerton, Frank
"A really decent man always blushes with shame when he does not give carte blanche to his only daughter," said H. R. with great dignity.
From H. R. by Lefevre, Edwin
The King thanked them, but declined their services; nor would he give carte blanche to Captain Raimondi, who assured him that with his one company he could suppress the insurrection if invested with full powers.
From The Liberation of Italy by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn
