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also licenced
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of licensed
Lee, who died in 2018 at the age of 95, had his name, voice and likeness licensed by his longtime home Marvel in 2022 for use in films, television shows and Disney theme parks.
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Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Anthem Tax Services Highlights Anthem Tax Services is licensed in all 50 states and requires clients to have $10,000 in tax debt to enroll.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Florida often files such complaints when another state sanctions a nurse licensed here.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Anthem Tax Services Highlights Anthem Tax Services is licensed in all 50 states and requires clients to have $10,000 in tax debt to enroll.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Florida often files such complaints when another state sanctions a nurse licensed here.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The issue with the fuel depot first became public last fall when county commissioners authorized the administration to pursue an eminent domain claim against the property, which could result in a court forcing developers to sell to the county at a price set by a judge.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Ideally, Sorsby gets the help necessary, moves on from this period, has a pro career, a nice life, and the NCAA is empowered to level a due punishment to a person who deserves it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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America’s strength has always come from individuals empowered to act, communities willing to build, and leaders who expand opportunity rather than contain it.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The University of Central Florida recently qualified for the funding, which is designed to push schools to boost research.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The Lancers outdistanced runner-up Classical Academy (367) and Los Alamitos (372), both of which also qualified for state.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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After June 10, all warm-blooded animals must be certified by Florida two days before arrival in the state and will need to be inspected by a veterinarian within five days before arrival.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Hello Robot says Stretch 4 is only certified for laboratory and research use while the company works toward additional certifications.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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