approve

"So it's kind of like a bit of a nod to him as well, like it's nice to do something with the land that he would approve of."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

If he withdraws by Monday, though, local Republican officials in his district could approve a new nominee.

From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026

County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a motion to hire a consultant to reevaluate how it allocates funds collected via a property tax instituted by Measure B, a 2002 ballot initiative.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The executor or administrator of the estate reviews each claim, choosing to approve, deny, settle or dispute claims.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

I approve of anything that will make it harder for the Americans to take Cleo away.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

If the full council approves the measure, the city’s Department of Transportation will have 30 days to report back with recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Measure gravity by the statute’s subject matter rather than the defendant’s conduct and proportionality review approves everything.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

Environment Minister Monique Barbut could resign if the Senate later in the day approves the reintroduction of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, her team has said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

“As a matter of federal law, Monsanto legally must use a label without a cancer warning unless and until EPA approves or requires a change.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

“My present husband, Colonel Blood, not only approves of this charity, but co-operates in it. I esteem it one of the most virtuous acts of my life.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

The transaction was unanimously approved by both companies’ boards and is expected to be completed early next year, pending approvals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Last month, shareholders approved a proposal that would allow the retailer to issue more stock related to a potential offer for eBay.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

A daily weight-loss pill made by the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab has been approved for use in the UK - the first country in Europe to do so.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

The Senate approved Blanche as lawmakers raced through a roughly 20-hour session before departing Washington for their summer recess.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

The legislature approved his plan shifting responsibility for desegregation from the state to local school boards.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

The vulnerable names are regulated utilities whose growth plans depend on regulators and voters approving higher household bills while the company builds for Big Tech.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

The proposal, which will likely be finalized later this year, outlines a set of factors for employers to consider before approving investments.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

In charter cities, the measure would prevent voters from approving any real estate transfer taxes beyond the state’s existing rate of 0.11% of a property’s sale price.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

American regulators have taken a tough stance on approving licences for new products such as vapes, delaying launches.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

A couple of times he even made approving comments like, “Hey! Weird!” or, “Holy cow.”

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder