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approves

  • present tense form of approve (3rd person singular).

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This software then rejects or approves adverts, escalating cases for human review when it is uncertain.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

The board approves state education policy and curriculum.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Your children do not own the assets directly, and it’s basically treated as income/pocket money for them to spend in ways that the trustee approves.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

ServiceNow serves as the system that governs, routes, approves, and audits activity across organizations, making displacement costly and complex, the analyst team added.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

“Come on—she obviously approves of you for Jeremy,” Tats says.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali