as in favorable
expressing approval
the play did not receive a single approving notice
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as in ratifying
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approving
Tommy Barone, ABC News, 26 June 2024
Our committees perform a vital task in oversight of local subsidies, as well as approving or challenging zoning regulations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Federal relief was offered through loans The SBA disaster relief loans are the biggest source of relief, approving $124 billion in loans related to the Key Bridge collapse.
—Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Another former Trump immigration official -- former acting director of ICE Tom Homan -- was more approving.
—Tommy Barone, ABC News, 26 June 2024
Our committees perform a vital task in oversight of local subsidies, as well as approving or challenging zoning regulations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
In March, Democrats returned to Madison and a vote approving the legislation that would become known as Act 10 would pass the Legislature and was signed into law.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Federal relief was offered through loans The SBA disaster relief loans are the biggest source of relief, approving $124 billion in loans related to the Key Bridge collapse.
—Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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With Microsoft confirming a critical new Windows zero-day vulnerability this week, the fact that Google has confirmed two high-risk security vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser might appear less of an issue.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the biggest pieces of professional wrestling news has been Penta El Zero Miedo being removed from All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) roster, seemingly confirming that his contract is up and his time with the company has come to an end.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Auburn’s opponent this weekend, Ohio State, was still working on finalizing its game contract as of late last week, according to an OSU spokesperson.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Philly school board is revising its process for authorizing charter schools.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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No agreements exist authorizing that information be used for immigration enforcement, and advocates say any such effort would face legal obstacles.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The records put an end to a monthslong controversy over whether Winfrey was paid for endorsing the former Democratic presidential nominee.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Approving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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