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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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In recent months, the commission declined to approve donations of Flock cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

To come into effect, the New York Legislature still needs to approve the amendment a second time next year, and then voters have to bless the constitutional rewrite in a referendum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Robinson voiced his concerns to his supervisor, who told him that he had to approve it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That prompted the department to announce in April that it was closing its probe to pave the way for the Senate to approve Warsh’s confirmation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Margaret does not smoke and does not approve of smoking, so I didn't look at Margaret for permission to get Vivian a match.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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