- present participle of grant.
granting
Example Sentences
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Noting what he described as "absolutely exemplary cooperation with the United States", the prosecutor had recommended granting the request for closed-door proceedings so as not to jeopardise that cooperation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
I wrote a piece for the Atlantic in which I said, “The original sin of AI is granting chatbots the use of the first person.”
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
Senior coroner Richard Travers said: "I am not satisfied, on the basis of the evidence provided, that granting anonymity is justified by reference to common law principles of fairness."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
In the early 1600s, the Seguso name was added to the Venetian government’s Libro d’Oro, or Golden Book, granting them nobility for their glassmaking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Do you have a Wish?” he asked, referring to this organization, The Genie Foundation, which is in the business of granting sick kids one wish.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
