approved

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She has not been able to get approved for a mortgage, so I want to help her.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

A proposed expansion was formally approved in 2022 after it was submitted by the studio's previous owner.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Lawmakers approved the amendment again in January before passing a separate bill in February laying out the new congressional districts, contingent on voter approval.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

CMCBrands, a St. Louis-based apparel company with roughly 40 employees, saw an update on its account with Customs on Friday indicating that its first tariff refund has been approved for payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Shirley’s mother heartily approved of this new friendship, for never once did Shirley return from Emily’s dirty, tattered or wounded.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord