be granted

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This permission could be granted or denied on a day-by-day, ship-by-ship basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

OpenAI has argued that Musk understood the decision to open a commercial arm, and that he left the company only after failing to be granted control.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But Taylor’s stasis is interrupted by the news that he may be granted early parole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It added that passage of the strait would only be "granted to civilian vessels under specific conditions."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Refugee status can only be granted to someone who is outside of the US.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi