approving
Example Sentences
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Mr. Arnold’s outfit financially supported Dr. Prasad’s academic work criticizing the FDA for approving too many novel medicines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
But the Disneyland faithful certainly will, as when Darth Vader set foot in the park’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday morning and the audience erupted in approving hollers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
McSweeney, appearing at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday, was asked about reports on his behaviour and whether he pressured civil servants into approving Lord Mandelson's vetting.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
In 1971, the Supreme Court began to patch this hole in a case called Bivens, approving monetary damages against federal agents who violated the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
But about your bill: I ought to tell you that my steward was quite cross, as he had no record of approving such an expense.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
