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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But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026 -
Beaches had a long road to Broadway.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In 2018, Chit became the first person granted a license to open a legal Thai craft brewery, while keeping the original Chit Beer on Koh Kret for those who want the riverside, outlaw-spirit experience.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 14, Paul, 31, shared a lengthy Instagram post two weeks after a judge granted her and Mortensen, 33, mutual protective orders for three years in a Salt Lake City courtroom on April 30 following domestic violence allegations earlier this year.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Workforce demographic data enables employers to design lawful DEI strategies to reduce barriers to equal opportunity, such as implementing broader recruitment measures or ensuring that all hiring criteria are job-related.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Texans deserve confidence that every lawful vote is counted, and that violations of the law carry real consequences.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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But the team still gives up too many goals, with nine goals conceded over the past three games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Seattle conceded more than one goal in a match for just the second time this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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One such authorized center for the training of doctors specializing in hair transplantation is Istanbul Vita Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The automotive groups accused Volkswagen of violating a standard dealer agreement, which obligates the company to sell its products through authorized dealerships.—
Chase Jordan
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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The actor was accorded the OBE for services to drama in the 2023 New Year Honors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Public figures are more newsworthy in general but should still have some degree of privacy accorded them as human beings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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For example, in a class with 20 students, 8 A’s would be permitted, while in a course of 100, the instructor could allocate 24 A’s — 20% of the total number of students plus four additional.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Starting next week, tents, canopies, or easy-ups will not be permitted in most areas of the beach within the city of Laguna Beach, and violators will face fines of up to $500.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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