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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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Elon Musk, who knows a little about branding, doubtless would approve of Ms. Super’s ticker change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The proposed Westside affordable housing project known as Venice Dell has seen it all: neighborhood uproar, lawsuits, clashing city directives to alternatively approve and deny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When regulators approve spending to expand or upgrade the electric system, utilities can generally recover those costs from customers over time and earn a profit on the investment.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

I drag her away because I know Nasreen aunty wouldn’t approve.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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