authorize

Example Sentences

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The U.A.E. is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize such action, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Scientists at the agency are hesitant to authorize the products due to potential risks to children and new users, the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The US Treasury Department separately issued a license Wednesday to authorize certain transactions between established US entities and Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

State Department authorize nonemergency U.S. government personnel and their family members to leave Israel “due to safety risks,” which weren’t specified.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

“I certainly didn’t authorize this, Professor!” said Percy, puffing himself up indignantly.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling