approving

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OpenAI announced the capability in October 2025 but said it recently streamlined its process for approving apps, one reason for the recent burst.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Defending his actions, Sir Olly insisted that the Foreign Office had acted properly when approving the clearance.

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

Jealousy pricks at my skin as Brother Lekan takes the wooden hilt—now devoid of light—from Lesedi and offers an approving nod.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray