approval
Example Sentences
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The measure won approval following record-setting funding lapses in the past year that fueled criticism of lawmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The result is that a state amendment that won approval twice before both houses of the Legislature and in a statewide vote was judged to have failed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The proposed deal is subject to a court's approval but markets responded positively to the developments, with Adani Group firm shares rising on Friday.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Should the proposal pass muster while other conditions are met, Carney could declare the pipeline project to be of national interest—thereby accelerating the approval process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
During the wedding breakfast, Mother Fox, dead more than seven years, showed up in spirit to speak to her new son-in-law, “expressing her approval of the marriage.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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