approving
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His minority coalition government has struggled to manage its parliamentary partners – an array of regional nationalist and left-wing parties – preventing it from approving a single new budget this legislature.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
In ongoing talks, Iran has insisted it will play a role going forward in approving ship traffic, including possibly charging tolls.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Seoul was also boosted by Samsung Electronics posting strong gains, helped by its union approving a deal with management that secured huge annual bonuses and averted a major strike.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The first minister was confirmed in the role after the King issued a warrant approving his appointment.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He nodded approvingly, as he’d seen Handsome do on occasion, but Duane wasn’t quite sure what he was approving of.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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