Granting
Granting noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
Both words in one sentence
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In one early Judge Dredd storyline, the Judges quell a riot by granting everyone involved a small sum of money - only to later take it away again (plus a bit of extra to cover expenses) in taxes.
Source: Taxman Takes the Winnings - In addition to unleashing a devastating attack that can take out any boss in about ten seconds, the Ultimate Armor also allowed X to traverse difficult platforming sections by granting the ability of unimpeded flight.
Source: Game Breaker / Mega Man X -
Invoked in the 2005 installment of the annually-published Platypus Comix story "Keiki's Huge Christmas Epic." While trying to help Andrea escape government officials wanting to take advantage of her wish-granting powers, Beefer asks Keiki if they'll get to resolve the story "this year".
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