permission
Example Sentences
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Imagine police responding to a robbery by obtaining judicial permission to open every safety deposit box in a neighborhood bank, briefly inspect the contents, and determine afterward which customers seem suspicious.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Let candidates put forth their own ideas for lowering costs, cutting waste or reducing regulation, without waiting for presidential permission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Shavies claimed she hadn’t given the retailer permission to text her and hadn’t purchased an item from the brand in the 18 months before the texts began.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The court heard Carter's former partner contacted the police with concerns about weapons in her home, where he was said to be staying without permission.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“Now, you all know whether or not your parents gave permission for you to bring him home. So, if you’d like Humphrey this weekend, raise your hand now.”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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