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clearance

[kleer-uhns] / ˈklɪər əns /




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The government has vowed to recoup the clearance costs for the Kidlington dump in Oxfordshire - and seven other sites - from the criminals responsible.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

It found one of the most egregious errors occurred when air traffic controllers gave clearance to the fire truck crew to cross the runway while the jet was approaching.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

“The proposed framework includes the creation of a temporary joint maritime corridor and an agreement to execute a joint project for mine clearance in the waterway,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Over the 20-year licence period, this would represent the equivalent of 0.002 percent of Namibia's seabed, it said after the clearance was announced.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Her mother got clearance to home-school, something I knew a bit about.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

American said both regional jets’ crews followed controller clearances and that the flights landed safely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

“These clearances recognize that the combination of Paramount and WBD will enhance consumer choice and enable a creative-first company to invest in more projects and bring stories to audiences worldwide,” Paramount said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Ellison and his team now have won clearances from 66 antitrust regulators, including the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Castlelake now needs to get regulatory clearances and the approvals required for the transaction to go ahead.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

He told the men: You’ve been selected for your outstanding pilot ratings, your experience in single-pilot jets, and your top-secret clearances.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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