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[lahy-suhns] / ˈlaɪ səns /




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The research and development company—which specializes in wireless, video and AI technologies—announced it has entered into a patent license agreement with Amazon.com and that both companies have agreed to resolve all pending litigation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office regulates motor vehicles, helped to draft legislation that requires anyone riding one of the bikes on the street to have a driver’s license, title, registration and insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"A licensing enforcement officer arrived and hand delivered a notice to say I needed a street trading license," Heather said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I click on the first result: To spearfish in Bermuda, you need a spearfishing license.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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