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 Crete Village Board voted Monday on approvals to allow the construction of a 2,400-acre solar farm that will span parts of the village and unincorporated Will County, despite strong backlash from residents.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026 -
That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Applying fertilizer too early favors weed growth, which then competes with emerging grasses for water, sunlight, and nutrients.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Granted, being out there with the Letang-Girard pairing did him no favors.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hardcore frontman got married not long ago, so those blessings are definitely bountiful.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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