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

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

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

I hadn’t even noticed I was playing the solo- break part, but I must have nailed it, because Mr. W. was smiling and Annette gave me a little approving nod.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick