signs off (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of sign off (on)
as in signs

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  1. signs
  2. enables
  3. permits
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  • The formal eviction process includes several steps and concludes only when a judge signs an order saying a tenant has to move.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Even if Newsom signs the bill, the program would start small.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Thorium-229 enables nuclear timing Thorium-229 offers a rare advantage for nuclear timekeeping.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, one of leadership’s great paradoxes is that slowing down enough to invest in people is often what ultimately enables teams and organizations to move faster.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • An alcohol vendor that permits underage drinking on its premises can face $250 in fines and 24 to 32 hours of community service, according to Southern California law firm Shouse Law Group.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans in the Senate also proposed designating all of Pennsylvania a Commonwealth Opportunity Zone for AI, which would fast-track data center permits and create a regulatory framework in collaboration with the industry.
    — Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
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