granted

Example Sentences

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Throughout the war, Chinese-bound vessels were granted special passage by Iranian authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Mr Explosive claims he could contact the BBC using "journalist internet" granted by the Iranian government.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, sailors said, risks becoming a graveyard for a trading system so integral to the modern economy that most consumers, accustomed to cheap imports and three-day shipping, take it for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

It added that passage of the strait would only be "granted to civilian vessels under specific conditions."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

All this time, I had taken my participation for granted.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros