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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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The pilot program was authorized with congressional funding that dates back to the fiscal year 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

According to Warsh, quantitative easing is appropriate during emergencies but should be reversed during normal times to avoid inappropriate interference with the Treasury Department’s implementation of fiscal policies authorized by Congress.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The last of those provisions would have to be authorized by Congress, the letter states, asking for documents and a response from the company by Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Anthropic also named eight firms that it said were not permitted to buy or sell its shares, saying, “the following firms are not authorized to buy or sell Anthropic shares.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Some states authorized the family members of the victim to sit at the prosecutor’s table during trial.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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