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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Some public health experts have feared this would disrupt or delay vaccine approvals.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
However, the service will come with a human driver behind the wheel to monitor and take over if needed, as the companies work to secure further regulatory approvals for fully driverless operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The company still needs to work with local communities and go through state and local regulatory approvals before it can move forward with the plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The deal is set to close by the first half of next year, subject to regulatory approvals, Nestle said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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
