approving

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His minority coalition government has struggled to manage its parliamentary partners – an array of regional nationalist and left-wing parties – preventing it from approving a single new budget this legislature.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In ongoing talks, Iran has insisted it will play a role going forward in approving ship traffic, including possibly charging tolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Seoul was also boosted by Samsung Electronics posting strong gains, helped by its union approving a deal with management that secured huge annual bonuses and averted a major strike.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But the Disneyland faithful certainly will, as when Darth Vader set foot in the park’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday morning and the audience erupted in approving hollers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Aunt Kitty even gave me an approving nod, which again made me stand a little taller in my boots.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan