granting

Example Sentences

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted head of crypto exchange FTX, has sought a pardon, though Trump has publicly said he had no intention of granting it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

Greece and Ukraine struck a joint co-operation deal to produce naval drones in November, granting Athens access to Ukrainian technology for its own use.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Besides, there are always pet names to tide one over: a practice of Bengali nomenclature granting, to every single person, two names.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri