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

Before authorizing the transfer, though, Large told Waldorf she had to say specific words.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

In February it announced a new program authorizing as much as $300 million in share buybacks over 18 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The fourth was a gesture toward the northern interests, authorizing Congress to levy a tax on slave imports designed to discourage the practice without prohibiting it.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis