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[aw-thuh-rahyz] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /




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In addition to seeking guardianship, Klitschko also asked the courts to grant him the ability to “request and authorize law enforcement investigation into the recovery of Hayden’s property believed to have been misappropriated.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Proposition 38 would authorize the state to issue $8.4 billion in bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research to uncover treatments that help the immune system fight diseases such as cancer more effectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The sample is from JMSN’s song “Love Me,” who said on X that he did not authorize license of the song.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Ads will invite individuals to speak on the phone with a hired “healthcare professional” who will rubber-stamp a prescription and authorize the compounded medication to be shipped directly to the unwitting patient.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

It was in 1956 that Mr. Muhammad was able to authorize Temple Seven to buy and assign for my use a new Chevrolet.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

The law, which went into effect immediately, also authorizes the state tax agency to impose tax liability on individual members of a business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

By contrast, the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to establish federal agencies and define the scope of their mandate.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

The measure also authorizes security forces to clear roadblocks that had caused severe food, medical and fuel shortages in several cities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Unless the document clearly authorizes it, you should be very, very cautious about changing ownership arrangements or beneficiary designations.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday authorized presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to resume visiting his father Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, as long as he does not involve him in campaigning.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant authorized by a federal judge, according to the Associated Press and The Washington Post.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Condon said a price hasn’t been set, but a real estate expert familiar with the property but not authorized to speak about it publicly said the office and retail portion is worth about $160 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

These relief orders temporarily exempt authorized trading venues and market makers from certain rules that previously prevented trading in digital tokens that represent shares of listed companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

He discharged this along woodland roadsides where no spraying had been authorized.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

"Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged advertisements," Rochon said in the court order.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Nvidia has made another big splash, with its board of directors authorizing another $150 billion in stock buybacks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

That included authorizing more powerful Nvidia chips for sale in Armenia, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

She begins to type rapidly on her keyboard, authorizing her decision.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins


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