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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Tremfya's approvals to treat those digestive conditions — falling under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — within the past two years have accelerated the drug's expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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He was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On this day families gather for festive meals, and the young seek blessings from their elders.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Praying for an amazing year full of blessings!—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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