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Jordan Pickford: Some wayward clearances in the first half and may feel he should have done better with the first Croatia goal.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Although many people with security clearances are government employees, millions of private citizens also need clearances to work on military matters or to represent criminal defendants charged with crimes that implicate sensitive information.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

And they lashed away nine clearances in any direction that wasn’t toward their own goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

After regulatory clearances, the deal is expected to be finalised before the end of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He told the men: You’ve been selected for your outstanding pilot ratings, your experience in single-pilot jets, and your top-secret clearances.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin