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license

[lahy-suhns] / ˈlaɪ səns /




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The company could reset its content-spending plans, which would take time; license live-sports broadcasts; or return to mergers and acquisitions after abandoning its bid for Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

The license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency enables Bastion, pitched as a stablecoin partner for large enterprises and financial institutions, to work closer with many of those institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

She ultimately pleaded no contest to driving with a suspended license.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

After the attack, he accompanied Rita to the sheriff’s office so she could apply for a concealed-carry license.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

“Okay. Have your people in Ohio scrape the windshield and the grill. The front license plate, too, if there is one. We need to analyze any and all squished bugs.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

This spring, Carr’s Media Bureau ordered ABC to submit to an early review of its TV station licenses for Disney’s eight owned stations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

They also requested a temporary restraining order against the agency’s efforts to force an early review of its licenses.

From Salon Sep. 10, 2026

The Disney-owned station licenses were not set to expire for several years when the FCC demanded that Disney defend its stewardship of the outlets.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Just days later, EchoStar sold spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX, generating billions of dollars in proceeds, that creditors contend were put beyond Dish Wireless’s reach as it no longer controlled Boost Mobile.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Now they could apply for American driver’s licenses.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A prolific artist, Max created marketable work that was licensed for many consumer products, from shower curtains to planes and cruise ships, and even a line of "art clocks" commissioned by General Electric.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

There have been three licensed releases of beavers in England to date, with about 100 animals expected to be released this year.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Novartis licensed pelacarsen from biotech Ionis Pharmaceuticals for $60 million upfront in 2023.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Washburn brings home additional income when they are licensed by shows and movies, including “Hacks” on HBO Max and “Murder Mystery” on Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

In the meantime, Adele was making good on her promise to become a licensed foster parent.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

The licensing application proposed to sell alcohol and play music between 15:30 and 22:30 while the event was taking place.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

"All German exports of military technology and equipment to Israel -- as to any country -- are subject to strict licensing requirements which exceed international requirements," she said.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The fossils had been uncovered by archaeologists who were monitoring the Davinópolis construction project as part of environmental licensing requirements.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

The miner’s processing facility there was built with surplus capacity to mitigate Malaysian licensing risk, which has subsequently eased, Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

As it turned out, the film was a box office dud, bringing in only $40,000; it did make additional revenue from DVD sales and television licensing.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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