approval
noun
the act of approving; approbation.
approvals
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pluralof approval.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Abbott had already put a halt on permit approvals pending state-agency reviews.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
But the German agrochemical firm has pointed to scientific studies as well as regulatory approvals in the United States and European Union as evidence the weedkiller is safe.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
They said planning approval was secured in 2023 and a contractor appointed, but changes introduced by the Building Safety Act concerning higher-risk buildings meant further approvals were required.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
This month, executives told analysts that most of its exposure is for data centers being leased to hyperscalers and to data centers with committed power and regulatory approvals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The government’s engine of bureaucracy accelerated slowly, however, and although the Justice Department decided to make its move against him, it took time and approvals to decide when and where an arrest could be made.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
