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 expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Democratic voters are demanding their leaders be more than backroom dealmakers and life-long politicians with the most favors to call in.—
Matt Chilliak,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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