as in favors
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 approvals
Additionally, contracting can be a viable solution to ensure project completion, especially when there is uncertainty about securing the necessary capitalization approvals.
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George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Today, our federal permitting process stifles innovation and economic growth, with approvals taking four to ten years.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The head of Citadel, a hedge fund that moved its headquarters from Chicago to Miami, is building a high-rise in Miami’s Brickell Avenue office district that needs county approvals.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
The companies expect to close the deal in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But following the major milestone of student loan forgiveness approvals, processing for the TPD Discharge program has now been temporarily suspended.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Lawsuits were also filed against Global Vision that included one by Wilson County alleging work was done without proper approvals.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
The company faces several risks, including the need for substantial additional capital, regulatory approvals, and the successful commercialization of its technologies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Because of how charge cards function, things like interest rates, credit limits and approvals may differ from traditional credit cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Today, our federal permitting process stifles innovation and economic growth, with approvals taking four to ten years.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The head of Citadel, a hedge fund that moved its headquarters from Chicago to Miami, is building a high-rise in Miami’s Brickell Avenue office district that needs county approvals.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
The companies expect to close the deal in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But following the major milestone of student loan forgiveness approvals, processing for the TPD Discharge program has now been temporarily suspended.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Lawsuits were also filed against Global Vision that included one by Wilson County alleging work was done without proper approvals.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
The company faces several risks, including the need for substantial additional capital, regulatory approvals, and the successful commercialization of its technologies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Because of how charge cards function, things like interest rates, credit limits and approvals may differ from traditional credit cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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