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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Many managers still associate operational control with approvals, manual checkpoints and direct oversight of day-to-day decisions.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026 -
During pre-production, Nunley sought approvals from companies whose signage would appear on screen, and the paperwork includes his correspondence with Jack Heuer.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Nobody wants to do mosquitoes any favors.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Houston calmed himself all night by thinking of his expecting wife and the blessings of fatherhood.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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