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approve

[uh-proov] / əˈpruv /




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He said he expected parliament to approve the measure by August.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In recent months, the commission declined to approve donations of Flock cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Robinson voiced his concerns to his supervisor, who told him that he had to approve it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Estonia became the EU’s third member state to approve FSD, following Lithuania last month and the Netherlands in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“The good times can never excuse the bad, and love and kindness should never be a reward for good behavior. Doing things for others so they’ll approve of and love you isn’t love.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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