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say-so

noun

ˈsā-(ˌ)sō

Definition of say-so

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the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion some of the members complained they didn't have any say-so in how the organization spent its funds

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Recent Examples of say-so All based on little more than its current say-so, one at odds with its own regulatory actions. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026 No one is unjustly denied health care or a property insurance claim on the final say-so of AI review. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 At his say-so, a series of military vehicles rolls slowly down the overgrown Seattle streets, followed by a small army of armed soldiers. — EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The Blooms kept a small portion of the business but did not have any say-so in the business’s operations. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for say-so

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Both sources cautioned, however, that no final decision had been made; one source said the the president would have final say over any action.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Manufacturers in Bangladesh have been calling for a greater say in how the system operates, contending that the present RSC structure is slowing down remediation and increasing costs.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Hinds’ voice returns at the end to ask as the iconic lion, Aslan (who will be voiced by Meryl Streep), is formed out of some sort of cosmic dust to roar.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

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Related Stories To qualify, the Filipino side must own at least 20% of the project and hold the largest share among the co-producers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Globally, senior legal leaders expect the share of work charged by the hour to fall from 72% to 44% over the next two to three years, according to a Deloitte survey.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

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