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approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /




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With the latest data in hand, the companies now plan to pursue approval of the experimental treatment.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The state initially refused to ratify the 1922 compact at all, provoking the other states to rewrite the document so it would go into effect with the approval of only six states rather than seven.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Scotland's courts overturned the approval following a challenge from environmental campaigners.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

“We strongly believe that if we execute those two remedies, we will be able to get regulatory approval very soon.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Very nice, Edie,” Dad says, nodding his approval.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

The Chancellor was on a early flight to North East Scotland on Wednesday to announce new North Sea energy approvals as the last set of major economic figures dropped.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

European defense stocks rose sharply Friday, boosted by a report the European Commission will fast-track antitrust approvals for a joint venture between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

However, strategists from 22V Research said that even if Abbott wins, regulatory review and air-permitting delays could slow down new project approvals in the years ahead.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Boeing’s jet deliveries are rising, but high oil prices, defense-sector concerns, a 737 MAX glitch, and pending regulatory approvals are weighing on its stock.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Lawrence pried the necessary salary and staff approvals from Sproul, and committed himself personally to finding money to build Seaborg’s hot lab and reactor.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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