was authorizing
- past progressive of authorize.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lewis said she signed paperwork on behalf of her sister, thinking she was authorizing a sale that would pay off a reverse mortgage.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
The State Department also said it was authorizing the "voluntary departure of U.S. direct hire employees."
From Reuters ● Jan. 25, 2022
The Postal Service was authorizing overtime and delivering mail on Sundays to meet demand, among other efforts, according to the statement.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2022
But while the agency authorized Pfizer’s treatment for high-risk Covid patients as young as 12, it said that it was authorizing Merck’s drug only for adults because it “may affect bone and cartilage growth.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
Among Mr. Sial’s first actions, according to filings and a person familiar with the matter, was authorizing a $150 million payment to SunEdison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2015
