clearance

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However, analysts noted that Lilly’s rival treatment only recently received regulatory clearance, as opposed to oral Wegovy, which has been on the market since January.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Malaysia’s foreign minister, Mohamad Hasan, said over the weekend that seven tankers owned by Malaysian firms are awaiting clearance to go through the waterway, state-owned media outlet Bernama reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Caudery, already guaranteed silver by the time her team-mate crossed the line, then reclaimed the title which represented her breakthrough success two years ago with a second-time clearance over 4.85 metres.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz could prove to be a testing ground for unmanned technology and AI in mine clearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He couldn’t believe a trusted Pentagon employee with top security clearance had leaked information to the press.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge