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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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Emil Kongshoj Larsen, Novo Nordisk’s executive vice president of international operations, said the U.K. was the first country in Europe to approve its Wegovy pill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Inside the state agency, emails obtained by ProPublica show, officials scrambled to approve the request.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

Would he approve if I told him I wanted to become Ma’s apprentice?

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott




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