Example Sentences

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In exchange for studios making long-term commitments to the state, New Jersey has made an extraordinarily long commitment to its program, authorizing $430 million annually through 2049.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

The FDA in March issued a draft guidance document that hinted in the future the agency could authorize mint, coffee and other vape flavors potentially more appealing to adults—but may avoid authorizing fruit flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

UN Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are rare.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I motioned to my colleagues not to move, and I addressed the warder: “I would like you to produce the document from the commissioner of prisons authorizing our pictures to be taken.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela