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clearance

[kleer-uhns] / ˈklɪər əns /




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“The FDA clearance of the MeRT System reflects decades of scientific research using electrophysiological biomarkers in identifying abnormal brain activity profiles and guiding personalized intervention strategies,” Prichep said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

He believes the clearance represents an important expansion of the available treatments for PTSD.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Both Akzo and Axalta’s asset sales aim to get clearance from the European Union and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Uncertain moments and lost possession for Coventry City's goal, but did make one brave clearance.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

He couldn’t believe a trusted Pentagon employee with top security clearance had leaked information to the press.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

But it still needs final security clearances and spectrum allocation before it can begin commercial services.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The truce comes after Paramount received clearances from regulators around the world, including the European Commission, Canada and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter following approvals at special meetings expected in November 2026, as well as court and regulatory clearances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Setting up a cable landing station alone can require around 50 clearances across at least 16 ministries, she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

It was taking months to process applications and security clearances.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston


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