as in favor
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approval
Governor Newsom, responding to the overwhelming support for Prop. 36 in a poll released just before Tuesday’s election showing a 70% approval rate, slammed voters, arguing that the change in the laws will result in a return to mass incarceration.
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Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
While full repeal of the act may be unlikely, an administration hostile to clean energy could divert its unspent funds to other purposes, slow the pace of grants or loans by slow-walking project approvals, or find other ways to make the tax incentives harder to get.
—James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Colorado upped the ante to get constitutional measures on the ballot in 2016 by requiring 55% approval.
—John Frank, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
It is expected to be completed by 2031, subject to government approvals.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
While full repeal of the act may be unlikely, an administration hostile to clean energy could divert its unspent funds to other purposes, slow the pace of grants or loans by slow-walking project approvals, or find other ways to make the tax incentives harder to get.
—James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Colorado upped the ante to get constitutional measures on the ballot in 2016 by requiring 55% approval.
—John Frank, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
It is expected to be completed by 2031, subject to government approvals.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
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The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Immigration and the economy, dominant themes across the country in this year’s election, played in Evans’ favor, Covey said.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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Fans showed love to the couple, sharing blessings and positive messages of affirmation for Nelson during her journey.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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In this context, the slower-than-expected pace of multi-lateral real-time initiatives might actually be a hidden blessing.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
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When a substitute teacher at my high school referenced Infowars during class, my friends and I discussed it later with approbation.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 17 June 2024
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As with teams in U.S. leagues, clubs in the Premier League contractually assent to follow procedures and policies that restrain how each club can compete.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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And Israel, since its declaration of statehood without assent from the majority population, has promised a constitution — never fulfilled — but has operated on the Torah-as-constitution.Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
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Following his strong performance in the March primary, George Casey, an ally of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and business organizations, has jumped out and continued to build a commanding lead, 58.5% to 41.5%, in District 10 over incumbent Arjun Batra with 29,000 votes cast in the district.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The registrar will release the next tally of votes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s Lincoln Park campus.NBC Chicago, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Decades Menu – which brings back items from each era since Taco Bell’s founding in 1962 – is a nod to the past and a way to bridge generations, according to Tresvant.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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For those with more energy, there are classes and lectures on all aspects of wellbeing, alongside regular recitals – a nod to Otto's belief that starving the mind while denying the body is no way to live.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Early analysis of the election results suggests that Trump’s victory was more attributable to issues like the economy and immigration rather than an endorsement of his autocratic tendencies.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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