Example Sentences

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“Amid the horror unfolding in the Middle East following the unconscionable terrorist attacks in Israel, California is authorizing the immediate deployment of funds to increase security” at worship sites, Newsom said in a statement.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023

“The misconception is that this bill is authorizing central bank digital currency,” Bartels said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

President Joe Biden said on Thursday he is authorizing the deployment of additional U.S. forces to Germany after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Reuters • Feb. 24, 2022

In a previously undisclosed development, Citigroup is authorizing another loan to his firm, $480 million for a project in Brooklyn, according to a letter sent by the bank to Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2018

Now a Tucson judge has dropped the restraining order and is authorizing release of the tape, albeit with the sound removed.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2011