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Approved by Congress and President Jefferson, the project began in earnest in 1806.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

David Boyles from the Northern Ireland Approved Instructors Council said he had concerns about the "finer" details of what instructors will be expected to do.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Approved by state legislators and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this year, the new program now has a cap of $750 million, up from $330 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The DarkSky Approved Lodging program is another step forward in the nonprofit’s history of advocacy for the reduction of light pollution.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Approved delivery drones fly in and out of each dorm, busily dropping off packages.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu