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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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As Tribune contributor Hannah Edgar noted in a September preview of the still-running Hyde Park Jazz Festival, these kinds of Chicago events should not be taken for granted.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Green card holders, who are lawful permanent residents, have faced challenges in certain cases, including a recent Columbia graduate student and Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Consider additional strategies, such as reporting rent payments or becoming an authorized user, to help improve your credit profile while waiting for the negative items from debt settlement to drop off your report.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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All Submissions will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address used on the registration form, and a potential award recipient may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder for that email address.—
TIME.com,
TIME.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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See the accepted view among politicians, economists and pundits that if the Fed centrally plans low, but not-too-low unemployment, the price level will be kept in check.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Deposit $5 or more with an accepted payment method, like a debit card, online banking or PayPal.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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