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approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /




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With Treasury Department approval, charities controlled by wealthy people can target groups of at least 5,000, sorted by age, geography or both.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"After having reservoir applications repeatedly blocked, we have finally been given approval to build 10, which will take years to complete," they said.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The proposal, which would require congressional approval, could cost more than $1 trillion.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Incident commanders also lost the confidence of on-the-ground personnel who were, at times, forced to act without the approval of commanders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Washington wanted no last-minute changes smuggled in without his approval.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The accidents led to scrutiny that delayed FAA approvals for newer versions of the jet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

But any approvals will still be subject to Chinese laws and regulations.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Extensive testing, additional development, and regulatory approvals would be required before it could be used to treat patients.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The biotech company’s stock rises after Barclays gives it a double upgrade, citing confidence in upcoming FDA approvals.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

The government’s engine of bureaucracy accelerated slowly, however, and although the Justice Department decided to make its move against him, it took time and approvals to decide when and where an arrest could be made.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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