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 deal is projected to be around $67 billion and could take up to 18 months to receive shareholder and regulatory approvals.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026 -
Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The 41-year-old hadn’t fought in MMA since 2022, and his return performance suggests the layoff did him no favors.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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That double standard does women’s sports no favors.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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