as in permitted
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as in had
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Verb
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer and her three surviving co-conspirators were granted an appeal for their first-degree murder charges in May 2023.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The rule would require in-person renewals with proof of lawful status such as a passport or an I-94/95A form.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our residents were given accurate information, meaningful opportunities to engage, and a lawful referendum.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some peers, smart ones, have conceded the death of this tradition.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His wife Jayni Chase, who married Chevy in 1982, also participated in the authorized documentary.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Dec. 2025
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Discharge to surface waters is an authorized option, and no applicable water quality standards support a complete prohibition.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.—
Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike her previous detention, when she was permitted to reside at home and allowed some communication with family, she is now imprisoned in an unknown location.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Campbell, though, now leads the Patriots in allowed sacks with four.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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