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authorize

[aw-thuh-rahyz] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /




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Anyone can drop off your mailed ballot as long as you authorize them to do so and they do not get paid on a per-ballot basis, according to the secretary of state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The episode became an instant viral phenomenon online, featuring appearances from Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, Byron Allen and Eminem, who appeared as “Marshall, the Fire Marshal” to authorize burning down the set.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Did he authorize Kushner and Witkoff to put it on the table as the basis for talks?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Apple did authorize an additional $100 billion for share repurchases and raised its dividend by 4% to 27 cents per share.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It urged the Congress to “take such measures in their wisdom, as the powers with which they are invested will authorize, for promoting the abolition of slavery, and discouraging every species of traffic in slaves.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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