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permission

[per-mish-uhn] / pərˈmɪʃ ən /


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Initially, polls were set to go ahead in just 106 areas, as ministers had granted 30 authorities permission to postpone their elections until May 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

We will keep your name and other identifying information confidential unless you give us permission to use it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

After that interaction, Enchassi called his district manager and got permission to take the rest of the day off.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Musk’s company has sought regulatory permission to send up to one million data center satellites into space, while Blue Origin last month filed for permission to deploy nearly 52,000 satellites bearing AI computing payloads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Back at home, I drop the mail on the kitchen table and ask Aunt Melissa for permission to use her computer and printer.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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