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approbations

noun

plural of approbation
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory that plan has the approbation of the school board

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  1. approvals
  2. favors
  3. blessings
Noun
  • Other conservative lawmakers agreed, citing recent rises in Treasury yields as a reason to cut spending and not approve blanket approvals of more borrowing.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Ellison is frustrated after securing approvals from more than 65 regulators worldwide for the mammoth merger that would bring HBO, CNN, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and TBS under the same roof.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Dance pop favors rigor over style; each note should hit like a fist.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The price of Brent crude, the oil benchmark Nigeria favors, has risen more than 70% since January to more than $100 this month.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • And the moments that require the most courage often bring the most blessings.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Recipients of the blessings will change quarterly to further spread the store’s impact, Applegate said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessings
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