approving

Example Sentences

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It is responsible for approving the use of the government’s judgment fund, a permanent, uncapped pot of money that is used to settle lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

The party said it was freezing fuel duty, doubling investment to fix potholes, approving new road projects across England and increasing driving test capacity.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

It wasn't until Jeremy suggested "Tiamat" that a flood of approving color came swirling through his head.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville