as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
Congress must approbate the President's nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court
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The commissioners almost always vote unanimously on agenda items at public meetings, from utility rates to approving new transmission lines.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025 -
The lack of clarity didn't stop Congress from approving this year's $25 billion down payment, but there are more key decision points ahead.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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The contract was unanimously ratified by the 46-member bargaining unit.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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If birthright citizenship were to be the exception, three-quarters of the states would still need to ratify the amendment.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Approbate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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