as in favorable
expressing approval
the play did not receive a single approving notice
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as in ratifying
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approving
Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
At the meeting, the city council also passed two ordinances to more tightly regulate the use of city vehicles and create a procedure for soliciting, obtaining and approving bids worth more than $20,000.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Another potential solution outlined in the letter includes the FDA rapidly approving foreign supplies of IV liquids, which was done when Hurricane Maria struck manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico in 2017.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Our committees perform a vital task in oversight of local subsidies, as well as approving or challenging zoning regulations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
At the meeting, the city council also passed two ordinances to more tightly regulate the use of city vehicles and create a procedure for soliciting, obtaining and approving bids worth more than $20,000.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
Google’s YouTube did the best, Global Witness said, approving four ads but not letting any publish.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Another potential solution outlined in the letter includes the FDA rapidly approving foreign supplies of IV liquids, which was done when Hurricane Maria struck manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico in 2017.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Weeks sequenced the tree’s DNA, confirming the preliminary identification.Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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These are prime examples confirming the notion that a large cash flow and talent pool alone cannot protect you from this failure.Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Washington has been very close — but not good enough — against the best competition on its schedule.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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On top of that, finalizing plans, getting permits, and sourcing materials can take months—particularly given current shortages.Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pair split in 2020, finalizing their divorce in 2021.Erin Clements, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The agency said the park’s enabling act prohibits it from authorizing housing for members of the public uncoupled to ranching.Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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There is no statutory provision authorizing Treasury to set a regulatory cap on FBAR penalties lower than the one established by Congress.Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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On Thursday, Bruce Springsteen shared a video on Instagram, making a statement endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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But Boggs said voters should consider the public records of the people endorsing her, not their private behaviors.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Approving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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