granted
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George and Amal were both granted French citizenship in 2025, just a few months after the couple revealed that they had relocated to France to give the children a more normal lifestyle.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
"We have taken our food supply for granted for far too long," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes granted a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit, ordering DHS and ICE to make improvements at the facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Those who remain in the hope of being granted asylum face a long wait with uncertain prospects for shelter or washing facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Although he adored the title “colonel,” it was only an honorary one, granted by the governor of Illinois.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
