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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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After all that, to struggle for a job their parents would approve of, or decent-paying work at all, left them feeling disillusioned and lost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The measure would let the City Council raise building height limits, set strict timelines on planning votes and automatically approve some amendments, opening the door to taller towers and speedier permitting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Read: Medicare is using AI to approve claims.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Investors are nervous that Marvell would have to pay a big premium — and wait a while for China to approve any deal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“He would approve of your plans, Jane? I know they would be clever, for you are a talented creature!”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Amendment PL includes five proposals that would increase efficiency and streamline certain parts of the Planning Department, which controls land use and approves construction and renovation projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

"No one approves" of the letter, Neto said as he left the meeting, adding that the party needed to "move forward."

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

The council simply approves the application - it does not have to pay for it.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Our local police department further reviews and approves each stop on the map to ensure everyone’s safety.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

She’s scanning my clothes to see if she approves.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Plans for the north of England's first Brit School-inspired performing arts college have been approved.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The proposition does not spell out the terms or interest rates on the loans, which would be worked out if the measure was approved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Voters later approved the county reform effort Measure G, which had the unintended effect of repealing Measure J. Measure E would ensure that Measure J remains in effect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Among the definitions of impeachable conduct provisionally approved early in the Constitutional Convention were “treason, bribery, or corruption” and then “treason or bribery.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

But she approved of the idea of disguise as well.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

For now, while exploration is ongoing into whether approving the vaccine to younger populations is warranted, doctors recommend paying close attention to any itchy patches, even areas of skin with no visible rash.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

The free-to-attend college was first proposed in 2023 with the Department for Education later approving the plans.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

But a vote Tuesday approving that transition sidestepped a battle between the county and City of Los Angeles over other federally-mandated duties long performed by LAHSA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Two-thirds of departments now use AI agents in some form, and 17% let them act without a person approving each step.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Mom looks at me and gives me an approving wink.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh


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