granted

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Judge Drew Tipton, whom President Donald Trump nominated in 2020, granted the prosecutor and police’s motion to kick out the case based largely on the idea of qualified immunity.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

I’ve never once taken it for granted, especially as friends and family members have lived for decades in a terrible limbo over their legal status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

According to Greek authorities, approximately 80 percent of subsidies for pastures granted from 2017 to 2020 ended up in Crete.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bush, formerly of East Yorkshire and now living in West Yorkshire, was granted conditional bail until he is sentenced on 27 July.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Cornflower, along with other woodland creatures granted sanctuary, was sleeping in makeshift quarters provided by the good mice of Redwall.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques