- present participle of authorize.
authorizing
Example Sentences
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Nvidia has made another big splash, with its board of directors authorizing another $150 billion in stock buybacks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
In 1958 Congress enacted a law authorizing the creation of a National Cultural Center in the District of Columbia with funds raised by voluntary contributions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
She said she was issuing an executive order authorizing “an independent evaluation of officer-involved deaths and severe injuries,” particularly those involving people in crisis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
"Let's start with you authorizing my satellite time."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
