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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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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

Domagala said he never gave Florsheim permission to walk on his property.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

His concerns have deepened since the EA granted the site permission to process about 10% more waste each year, around 35,000 tonnes, taking the annual limit to 382,286 tonnes.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Etta said she would call Maya-Jade’s parents and, with their permission, would put Frank in touch with Maya-Jade.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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