as in favor
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approval
More Americans give Trump stronger approval marks on the economy, poll after poll has shown, after high inflation for most of Biden's term.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Under China’s anti-monopoly law, companies with a major presence in China must get approval from the SAMR for any mergers and acquisitions, even if neither the buyer nor the acquisition target is Chinese.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
In 1976, the couple proposed annexing the land to Wheaton and seeking approval for up to 280 units.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The search for his successor begins shortly and is subject to the approval of Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Under China’s anti-monopoly law, companies with a major presence in China must get approval from the SAMR for any mergers and acquisitions, even if neither the buyer nor the acquisition target is Chinese.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
In 1976, the couple proposed annexing the land to Wheaton and seeking approval for up to 280 units.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The search for his successor begins shortly and is subject to the approval of Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the top of these bigger strategic considerations is a need to retain the favor of major international partners such as India and China.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Valya knows of the plan, too, and seeks to win back Corrino’s favor by thwarting it, but Desmond takes control of the situation first and makes his presence felt.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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For this accidental genetic blessing, Hudnal was awarded $50, flowers, and a tiny monkey statue in honor of Patel's recent feature film directorial debut, Monkey Man.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
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But a 21-day cease-fire was brokered by France and the United States in September, only for Israel to almost immediately reverse its initial assent.Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024
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New macOS Permissions Even before Sequoia, macOS was already a needy operating system, regularly seeking assent to let apps or services behave in certain ways.Barry Collins, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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With a thin majority in the house, and being far short of the 60 votes needed in the Senate to pass votes at will, a split has emerged among GOP leaders over how—and when—to turn Trump’s legislative agenda into law.The Editors, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Hunter was named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, receiving 26 out of 43 votes from AP Top 25 voters.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Stringer received almost 30% support, or 5,323 votes, according to the results.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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Since the pair began dating last year, Swift has frequently given nods to the Chiefs' player on tour in altered lyrics to her songs and doing the archer pose, with Kelce typically being in the audience at her shows.Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Also getting a big boost from the Globes is the body-horror shocker The Substance, which is not currently predicted to scoop up a ton of Oscar nominations, but which nabbed a shocking five nominations, including nods for its stars, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, the endorsement comes after reports that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has been actively working to sink Ocasio-Cortez’s bid for the Oversight Committee leadership role.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Donald Trump was named Time magazine’s 2024 person of the year and got a glowing endorsement from Time owner Marc Benioff, who has owned the publication since 2018.Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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