authorizing
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Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
In recent weeks, he was advised by aides and outside allies that authorizing a limited strike could pressure Iran into a deal, the official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
UN Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are rare.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The fourth was a gesture toward the northern interests, authorizing Congress to levy a tax on slave imports designed to discourage the practice without prohibiting it.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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