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authorize

[aw-thuh-rahyz] / ˈɔ θəˌraɪz /




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Proposition 38 would authorize the state to issue $8.4 billion in bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research to uncover treatments that help the immune system fight diseases such as cancer more effectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The sample is from JMSN’s song “Love Me,” who said on X that he did not authorize license of the song.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

“But I expect that we will have some artists that push back against this and say that they didn’t authorize the use of their music for this purpose.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

He expects Micron could authorize a buyback program in the low-$20 billion range, though the company likely wouldn’t begin repurchasing stock before December.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Parker Kingfisher and I were on the same side of the debate that a tribe had the right to authorize the use of their name, like with copyright protections.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The law, which went into effect immediately, also authorizes the state tax agency to impose tax liability on individual members of a business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The administration argues that it has legal basis for the project under a statute that authorizes the president to manage the “improvement” or “alteration” of the White House Executive Residence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

By contrast, the Constitution explicitly authorizes Congress to establish federal agencies and define the scope of their mandate.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

The measure also authorizes security forces to clear roadblocks that had caused severe food, medical and fuel shortages in several cities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

It also says the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Arab Episcopal Church authorizes it.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

The European Central Bank has authorized the takeover of Germany's Commerzbank AG by UniCredit, the Italian bank said Thursday, calling it an "important milestone" that underscored confidence in its bid.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant authorized by a federal judge, according to the Associated Press and The Washington Post.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Writing an authorized biography can be a devil’s bargain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Condon said a price hasn’t been set, but a real estate expert familiar with the property but not authorized to speak about it publicly said the office and retail portion is worth about $160 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The congresses authorized me to go ahead and form a new military organization, separate from the ANC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Nvidia has made another big splash, with its board of directors authorizing another $150 billion in stock buybacks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

That included authorizing more powerful Nvidia chips for sale in Armenia, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

He added that the statute authorizing the president to remove a Federal Reserve Board member for cause didn’t require a notice or a hearing.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

The Court has ruled that a city police department cannot be sued for damages unless a specific city policy or custom can be identified authorizing the illegal practice.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander


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