approve
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The faculty voted to approve a cap on the number of A’s per course, part of the undergraduate college’s yearslong effort to curb grade inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Because it’s not part of the California grid, the California Public Utilities Commission has only limited jurisdiction over its service, although it has the authority to approve its electricity rates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve the Eylea HD syringe.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"I think that Congress will continue to write letters urging the administration to approve the sales to Taiwan," Sacks said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“The good times can never excuse the bad, and love and kindness should never be a reward for good behavior. Doing things for others so they’ll approve of and love you isn’t love.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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