approving

Example Sentences

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In 2026, Angelenos should be focused on electing people and approving initiatives that will improve the city for everyone, not a narrow plank benefiting a slice of the population.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But appearing before a committee of MPs, Sir Olly insisted he had acted properly when approving the clearance - and was right not to tell the prime minister at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In 1971, the Supreme Court began to patch this hole in a case called Bivens, approving monetary damages against federal agents who violated the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Sit in front of a screen and suffer an endless stream of the vilest videos the internet can offer, approving or denying each clip’s right to stay on a given platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Mom looks at me and gives me an approving wink.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh