Example Sentences

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Shareholders last week approved the merger with U.S. special purpose acquisition company Legato Merger Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“This removes a bunch of uncertainty” about whether proposed projects will get approved, said Chief Executive Sean Burton of Cityview, one of the largest apartment developers in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Determined to preserve the state’s tradition of supporting independents, while also solving the spoiler problem such candidates could create, Mainers approved the reform through a statewide initiative.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK said the two therapies, targeting non-smoking adults between 40 and 50 years old, could launch as early as this year if approved by the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Exhausted, I wandered the halls of the courthouse while we waited for one more piece of paper to be faxed and approved to clear the way for the release of Mr. Caston and Mr. Carter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson