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the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial
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Recent Examples of clearances
Even if Beto loses the first aerial challenge, Everton can push their players higher up the pitch and look to intercept any clearances that could lead to a dangerous transition.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Built inside the shell of the former headquarters and manufacturing facility for Catalina Yachts, the new 180,000-square-foot Cinespace campus boasts six 18,000-square-foot soundstages with 30-foot clearances, along with 72,000 square feet of production offices and support space.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Notably from a distribution standpoint, Double Vision’s sister production services business will assist with everything from music clearances – something that plagues many microdrama makers – and format bibles to localization services and local productions in key markets.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Also consider corner clearances and make sure door and drawer hardware will clear the items perpendicular to them.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of Syspoint's clients are government contractors with higher types of clearances.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
After securing regulatory clearances here and in Washington state, SAFE Credit Union’s leaders still have to convince their members that the merger is a good deal, and win their approval in an election.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Built inside the shell of the former headquarters and manufacturing facility for Catalina Yachts, the new 180,000-square-foot Cinespace campus boasts six 18,000-square-foot soundstages with 30-foot clearances, along with 72,000 square feet of production offices and support space.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Notably from a distribution standpoint, Double Vision’s sister production services business will assist with everything from music clearances – something that plagues many microdrama makers – and format bibles to localization services and local productions in key markets.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Also consider corner clearances and make sure door and drawer hardware will clear the items perpendicular to them.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of Syspoint's clients are government contractors with higher types of clearances.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
After securing regulatory clearances here and in Washington state, SAFE Credit Union’s leaders still have to convince their members that the merger is a good deal, and win their approval in an election.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
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After installation, go into your phone's settings and audit which apps have constant internet access, background activity rights or special device permissions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Developers are required to obtain certain permissions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before construction on the project can begin.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers should build on this progress by strengthening transparency and accountability, increasing oversight of step therapy and prior authorizations, and ensuring clinical decisions remain in the exam room.—
Alex Mejia Garcia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Lyman noted that the NRC has agreed to greatly restrict the scope of additional safety and security reviews for projects that have DOE authorizations.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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