clearance

Example Sentences

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At first, doctors were worried cabin pressure could cause a blood vessel to burst, but have now given Olivia clearance to fly home.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Medtronic’s cardiovascular division grew 14% to $3.8 billion, and it sought regulatory clearance for its Hugo robotic system.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Some emails, for example, show officials were initially unsure about whether Lord Mandelson needed to undergo so-called developed vetting for his security clearance.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He voiced his rage over an empty reservoir, idled fire trucks and what he called dangerous brush clearance policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I’m lucky, too, because it’s a size 10 and it’s on clearance.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez