approve
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To come into effect, the New York Legislature still needs to approve the amendment a second time next year, and then voters have to bless the constitutional rewrite in a referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Robinson voiced his concerns to his supervisor, who told him that he had to approve it.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
J&J Nursery, a facility owned by a state senator who helped approve the Stratos megaproject, is facing widespread calls for a boycott.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Streeting indicated to the Sunday Times he is in favour of new licences and the government should approve them.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He sputtered on his end of the phone, which I interpreted to mean that he did not approve, so I said, “See you at four,” and I hung up.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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