approve
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Parents of children at a secondary school say sessions being held to approve uniform ahead of the new school year are proving helpful.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Trusty was one of two commissioners who voted last year to approve Paramount’s merger with another media company, Skydance.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
It remains unclear whether and when the White House will approve the arms sale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The mayor also asked the council to approve a moratorium on large cold storage facilities within close proximity of residential neighborhoods and sensitive uses, such as parks and schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“So, you approve? I want to make the best impression possible—for the both of us.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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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
Measure gravity by the statute’s subject matter rather than the defendant’s conduct and proportionality review approves everything.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
Environment Minister Monique Barbut could resign if the Senate later in the day approves the reintroduction of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, her team has said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Parents know exactly what they can and can’t buy, and every purchase runs through one of three channels the state Education Department reviews and approves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
On average, the United States approves one million applicants annually as permanent residents.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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Tencent currently has 109 mobile games in its pipeline, 64 of which have already been approved by China’s gaming regulator, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Daniell says that many recently approved cancer medications have not produced major improvements in patients' quality of life or five-year survival.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The ballot initiative, which was approved by county voters in 2002, described “an annual special tax to raise revenue to support the Countywide System of Trauma Centers, Emergency Medical Services, and Bioterrorism Response.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Venezuelan lawmakers on Friday unanimously approved a law that makes it easier to rent properties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Once your background check gets approved, you receive your interview notice in the mail.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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It did so as part of an effort to pressure and trick the real people into approving its malicious code.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
Congress who have a role in approving major weapons sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Good boy! I’m glad he’s gone,” said Amy, with an approving smile.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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