approving

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His minority coalition government has struggled to manage its parliamentary partners – an array of regional nationalist and left-wing parties – preventing it from approving a single new budget this legislature.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Seoul was also boosted by Samsung Electronics posting strong gains, helped by its union approving a deal with management that secured huge annual bonuses and averted a major strike.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“We are grateful for the federal government approving our request and helping strengthen the resources already on the ground to help this community recover safely,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Until this past fall, Festus council meetings often revolved around such mundane matters as approving liquor licenses or the Christmas parade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

If Meg had wanted a reward for hours of patient labor, she received it in the hearty pressure of her father’s hand and the approving smile he gave her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott