approve
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The proposed Westside affordable housing project known as Venice Dell has seen it all: neighborhood uproar, lawsuits, clashing city directives to alternatively approve and deny.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
When regulators approve spending to expand or upgrade the electric system, utilities can generally recover those costs from customers over time and earn a profit on the investment.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
As both town manager and finance officer, Boaz could approve his own purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Robinson voiced his concerns to his supervisor, who told him that he had to approve it.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Knowing too well that Mother would not approve of her performance, Shirley never took her eyes off Father.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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