grant
verb (used with object)
to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act.
granting
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present participleof grant.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Before listening to the arguments in detail, the Court of Appeal judges must decide whether the grounds justify granting Patterson leave to challenge her conviction at all.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
But it would also create a federal commission to study the implications of collective bargaining while granting institutions the protection to enforce economic rules collectively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
And being vigilant when granting AI agents unrestricted permissions — to use external apps on one’s behalf, or to be able to edit and write with autonomy — might help keep one safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The granting of that status allows them to stay in the UK without immigration restrictions.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I’d been imagining myself frowning at the crowd from our usual bolt-hole and worrying over whether I’d do well enough in the tournament to impress one of the royal family into granting me knighthood.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
