approving

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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

Defending his actions, Sir Olly insisted that the Foreign Office had acted properly when approving the clearance.

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

With 47% approving of her job in office, her support has dropped by double digits since her election.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“How would such a creature walk, sir?” asks Mr. Banerji, and my father, approving, says, “Well may you ask.”

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood