granting

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Then they learned of a treasure hunt in Texas, staged by the firm Treasure Games, that included a promised prize of $1 million or the granting of three wishes worth up to $1.2 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A US federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a ruling declaring President Donald Trump's global 10-percent tariffs illegal, granting a government request to suspend the decision pending appeal.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In written submissions, Richard Harwood KC, for Juliet Chambers, said the granting of planning permission was "unlawful".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Southwest Airlines is granting Spirit customers who had Silver and Gold status its own A-list status for 120 days, which allows for a free checked bag, no charge for certain seats and first-group boarding.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Douglass smiled and asked whether granting women the right to vote would change the nature of man and woman.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling