as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
that plan has the approbation of the school board
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Noun
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The budget plan also sets a target for streamlining housing development by moving toward 90-day project approvals and launching a pilot program to support the construction of up to 50 ADUs for ownership.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026 -
The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Vegas did themselves hardly any favors in the second period, recording just three shots on goal.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Emails show the favors went both ways.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Although both of their families tried to stop them, George and Louise eventually got their parents' blessings.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Azcona, 47, said those who visit her botanica for blessings and spiritual cleansings have felt shunned in traditional religious settings, either because of their sexuality, tattoos or other factors.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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