Sentence examples for granted a one time from inspiring English sources

When Congress in 1986 granted a "one time only" amnesty to nearly three million illegal immigrants, it only encouraged others to break our laws, so that now we have as many as 11 million illegal aliens within our borders.

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad Al-Hussein said he decided to grant a "one time only" postponement for six months to give Sirisena's government a chance to make good on its pledges to account for the war dead.

So the Americans said nothing, leading to a days-long standoff before then-secretary of state Hillary Clinton, a former New York senator, granted a one-time waiver.

Under the new policy, those travelers will be granted a one-time reprieve and allowed to enter the country for 90 days despite having overstayed their visit during a previous trip.

The candidates have also asked that each be granted a one-time "phone-a-friend" option that would allow them to call their donors for help answering difficult questions.

Dutch Gaitley was granted a one-time transfer exception by the NCAA and was eligible immediately, instead of sitting out the customary season.

(Independent of the board, the governor may grant a one-time 30-day reprieve delaying an execution; Mr. Perry has issued one such reprieve).

Because the operation "is in 'mid-migration,' the F.A.A. is granting a one-time exemption so the migration can be completed," the agency said on Monday.

If the board authorizes execution, the most the governor can typically do is grant a one-time, 30-day reprieve.

In view of this challenge, the agency said it would grant a one-time reprieve to employers who fail to offer coverage to dependents of full-time employees, provided they take steps in 2014 to come into compliance.

The state court ducked blame by saying that Gov. Rick Perry had the power to grant a one-time 30-day stay so Texas could "honor its duty under the Supremacy Clause to honor the treaty obligations of the United States".