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Lawmakers then failed to approve it in time for the November ballot and SB 895 was considered dead, according to Wiener.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

The UK has yet to approve any such longer-term operations, though British firm Windracers is seeking permission to launch an autonomous cargo service in Shetland and Orkney.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

In Caracas, some opposition lawmakers abstained from the show-of-hands vote to approve the US deal, arguing that they should be able to view the written terms before making a decision.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

In the event of the parents’ death, the courts would still need to approve the guardian.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

They won’t let anyone speak ill of me, but that doesn’t mean they approve of what I’ve done.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

And the convention approves this unanimously without noted debate because it’s so freaking obvious, right?

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

The emergency application comes one week after an appeals court ordered construction to stop until Congress approves, upholding a ruling won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued the administration last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

If the full council approves the measure, the city’s Department of Transportation will have 30 days to report back with recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

If the rest of the committee thinks it needs to raise rates to restrain inflation, that’s precisely what it will do, whether Warsh approves or not.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

On average, the United States approves one million applicants annually as permanent residents.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

The current outbreak originated in the remote northeastern province of Ituri and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

You must have a passport and, unlike TSA PreCheck, travelers must schedule an in-person interview after getting conditionally approved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The deal is not expected to be approved until early 2027, according to a sale announcement, and who knows whether owners still will be locking out players by then?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

In the US, the largest autonomous fixed-wing aircraft approved for commercial civilian use so far is Pyka's crop sprayer, which won authorization last year.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Mr. Smit examined and approved the hiding place for ration cards beneath the bottom step.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Steel, which he acquired after approving the company’s acquisition by Nippon Steel in June 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Note: Net approval is share approving minus disapproving.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The vulnerable names are regulated utilities whose growth plans depend on regulators and voters approving higher household bills while the company builds for Big Tech.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

The proposal, which will likely be finalized later this year, outlines a set of factors for employers to consider before approving investments.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

When I do, Johanna gives me a look that’s almost approving.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins