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Originally conceived as a $23-billion bond measure that the Legislature would approve to go before voters in November, it was whittled down to $12 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

The UK has yet to approve any such longer-term operations, though British firm Windracers is seeking permission to launch an autonomous cargo service in Shetland and Orkney.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

In Caracas, some opposition lawmakers abstained from the show-of-hands vote to approve the US deal, arguing that they should be able to view the written terms before making a decision.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

In the event of the parents’ death, the courts would still need to approve the guardian.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

In the evenings, I’d find memos in my briefing book asking me to approve a “Bo and Sunny Drop-By,” allowing the dogs to mingle with members of the media or children coming for a tour.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

And the convention approves this unanimously without noted debate because it’s so freaking obvious, right?

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

The emergency application comes one week after an appeals court ordered construction to stop until Congress approves, upholding a ruling won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued the administration last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

If the full council approves the measure, the city’s Department of Transportation will have 30 days to report back with recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Instead, the unusual move would leave Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti residing in the country without a valid visa, which the U.S. will restore if Brazil approves Perez, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

He does not hunt elephants anymore—he approves of the current worldwide ban on ivory—but he does hunt Cape buffalo, which is not an endangered species.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

Management on Thursday said the company board approved a quarterly dividend payment of 25 cents a share, a 36% cut from the previous quarterly dividend payment of 39 cents a share.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

No approved drug currently exists that can selectively shut down EP2 activity, although several medications affect PGE2.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

Sheffield City Council's strategy and resources committee approved a 29-week scheme for people aged five to 18.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

In July, a US judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and several authors who claimed the San Francisco company illegally copied their work to train its AI model, Claude.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Dulles, who immediately grasped the potential for tapping into the Soviets' secret communications, approved the plan immediately.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Note: Net approval is share approving minus disapproving.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The vulnerable names are regulated utilities whose growth plans depend on regulators and voters approving higher household bills while the company builds for Big Tech.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Now it investigates police departments with excessive delays in approving gun permits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

The proposal, which will likely be finalized later this year, outlines a set of factors for employers to consider before approving investments.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

Thomas gives me an approving look over his mask, but Commander Jameson just frowns at me.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu