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authorized

[aw-thuh-rahyzd] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪzd /


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Since then, Colombia has stepped up air assaults and authorized joint military operations with the United States.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

A company insider not authorized to speak publicly told The Times in 2012 that Walter was a disciplined, focused and careful investor.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

The U.S. authorized expanded approvals for chip purchases for an Armenian data center project called Firebird to encourage the peace agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

During the American Revolution, George Washington authorized an inventor to send explosive kegs against British shipping on the Delaware River, though the attack failed to hit its targets.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

“But you aren’t authorized to censor letters, are you?”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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