approve
Example Sentences
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She was the first director general to be publicly identified when appointed - she later told the BBC she had "thoroughly approved" of the decision, but hadn't guessed how much interest it would generate.
From BBC
“Bankruptcy judges in a few courts are competing for the big cases, so they approve pretty much whatever the attorneys are bold enough to charge,” he said.
It added that aid continued to be delivered through "approved and vetted channels", including UN agencies, bilateral partners, and humanitarian organisations.
From BBC
The EU can approve treaties with member states representing 65% of the bloc’s population.
From Barron's
The EU can approve treaties with member states representing 65% of the bloc’s population.
From Barron's
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