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There comes a point at which a woman realizes she’s a lot closer in age to Diane Keaton in “Something’s Gotta Give” than Amanda Peet, and she’s OK with that.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
So the American Heart Association has stated how many coffees per day are OK.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Following the incident, both took to social media to confirm they were OK.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Something that I feel like I’ve learned is, it’s OK to ask for support,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Give me a minute with Teddy, OK? Then I’ll be right with you for our lesson. Luna, meet Grace. Grace, Luna. I think you’re the same age, actually! Both about to start ninth grade.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Now, 2019 OK’s brief but alarming appearance is sure to nudge that discussion forward.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2019
With so much thought given to OK's slogans and packaging, what about the reddish-brown beverage itself?
From Time Magazine Archive
Otherwise, you cannot take those steps unless a person with power of attorney OKs it.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 17, 2025
While the Food and Drug Administration OKs vaccines, it’s the CDC that decides who should get them.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2022
I heard a rumor they may add a number for Ms. Rigg to sing after the curtain call for while the Tony voters are there, if Alan Jay Lerner OKs it.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2018
But even after the Senate OKs the budget and sends it to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo, both legislative chambers have many more bills to vote on before they adjourn for the year.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 25, 2017
If Brown OKs the Legislature’s proposal, the income limit would rise to $4,358 a month, or $52,298 a year, according to the nonprofit California Budget & Policy Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2017
The House version required both parents have a Social Security number, but the Senate OK'd a requirement of only one parent.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
JetBlue swooped in for Spirit with a $3.8 billion deal, which shareholders OK’d in October 2022.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
On Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission OK’d the company’s plans to expand into San Mateo and L.A. counties over local leaders’ objections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2024
Three other oncolytic viruses were OK’d outside the U.S., most recently a treatment for glioma brain tumors was approved in Japan in 2021.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 4, 2023
When a bill is received, it is paid only by the League treasurer after it has been OK’d by the chairman of the committee responsible for it.
From The 1926 Tatler by Newhall, Margaret Louise
It also OKed the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, bringing more concentration in the sector.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mostly OKed this reopening, with the provision that everyone should mask up in schools and, if 12 or older, be vaccinated against COVID-19.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
Lygo describes himself as Emperor Nero, giving the final thumbs up or down, and Webb-Lamb is in a similar position: both hear pitches after they’ve already been OKed by commissioning editors further down the chain.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 6, 2021
The ordinance was initially approved June 12 and, if OKed after a second reading Tuesday night, would take effect in 30 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2018
To enter the press suite you need to have been previously OKed by the press officer and to work for an approved media organisation.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 17, 2011
U.S. regulators have approved a new pneumonia vaccine from Merck, more than a month after OK’ing an improved version of rival Pfizer’s shot.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2021
The measure cleared the Ohio Senate by just three votes, and the House followed by OK’ing Senate changes 67-28.
From Salon ● May 25, 2016
It did so not by setting an aspirational goal for two or three decades from now, but by OKing a big construction project.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2016
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