authorization

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The tender offer is part of a new $300 million stock buyback authorization authorized by the board of directors, Scholastic said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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 Supreme Court initially agreed to the visit but later revoked the authorization after the Brazilian government cautioned against the meeting.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Members of both United Teachers Los Angeles and Local 99 of Service Employees International Union have approved strike authorization resolutions — meaning that their leadership has the authority to call a strike at their discretion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Without proper authorization, the navy had canceled the tests.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson