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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

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

“So, you approve? I want to make the best impression possible—for the both of us.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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