be granted

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the Philippines praised Myanmar's decision to move Suu Kyi to house arrest while asking that a special envoy be granted "brief access" to the 80-year-old.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

A Texas summer camp where 27 girls died in a flood last July has been informed by state authorities that it hasn’t met adequate safety standards to be granted an operating license for this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Transiting the waterway is “not a privilege to be granted, withheld or weaponized.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It is unclear if other Malaysian-flagged vessels will be granted the same assurances.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi