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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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Authorized repayment programs don’t use high-pressure tactics, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Authorized by federal statute, these investigations take place when there is “reasonable cause to believe” that a government agency consistently commits civil rights violations.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2024

Authorized immigration to the U.K. set a record in 2022 with nearly 750,000.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

Authorized by law since 1945, redevelopment agencies used a portion of property tax money to partner with developers to encourage development in blighted areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2023

I keep my head down as Agent Magnus leads me through the bright lobby to a small hallway marked Authorized Personnel Only.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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