granted

Example Sentences

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To “lie in honor” is a rare ceremonial distinction granted to private citizens whose remains are placed in the Capitol Rotunda for public viewing.

From Salon

Every few seasons or so, a commonplace produce item, be it a fruit or vegetable, is granted “It Girl” status.

From Salon

So I would preface with this: There are lots of wonderful things about Europe that go unnoticed, unreported, or taken for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The filmmakers were granted permission to film 40 minutes of the court hearing, which allowed them to capture the exchange.

From BBC

If granted, the inquiry would be a rare critical exam of the insurance department and how it has handled consumer complaints against State Farm and other insurers accused of denying and delaying wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times