approving

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It is responsible for approving the use of the government’s judgment fund, a permanent, uncapped pot of money that is used to settle lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

McSweeney, appearing at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday, was asked about reports on his behaviour and whether he pressured civil servants into approving Lord Mandelson's vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 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

His eyes are stormy and his face is stoic, but he gives me an approving nod.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer