approving

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In 2026, Angelenos should be focused on electing people and approving initiatives that will improve the city for everyone, not a narrow plank benefiting a slice of the population.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Until this past fall, Festus council meetings often revolved around such mundane matters as approving liquor licenses or the Christmas parade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The former civil servant in charge of approving Lord Peter Mandelson's security clearance has defended his handling of the peer's vetting, and accused No 10 of a "dismissive attitude" towards the checks.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

The full moon watched her with a warm and approving eye as she hobbled along, slowed by the injured foot, pained by it, but not troubled.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby