authorization

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When he went to visit a young physicist at MIT, William Shockley, Kelly chatted with him and then called New York for authorization to make an offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Bush asked for authorization to go to war as soon as Congress convened, which began an extended and torturous debate.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

The temporary authorization runs until April 11 External link, according to a general license posted by the Treasury department.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced late Thursday that the U.S. is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil that’s stranded.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Also, if you don’t already have an employment authorization card or a Social Security number, you can obtain both as part of your adjustment-of-status application.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi