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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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Lawmakers have up to three months to approve the nominated candidate.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Metropolitan Police has been blocked from signing a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir, after London's deputy mayor refused to approve the deal.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Sadna Singh at first didn’t approve of her son’s relationship with a woman 30 years his senior, but has since come around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

NextEra Chief Executive John Ketchum told analysts that the companies will enter the regulatory process with “no asks,” meaning they aren’t asking commissions to approve new power plant investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“You seem rather confident that the shade of Edward Ashton will approve your marriage plans, Admiral.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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