had approved
- past perfect of approve.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After 16 days in detention, the government had approved the petition for Wilber’s release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
When the lawsuit was filed in 2024, Evanston had approved payments to 141 residents or descendants who filed applications confirming that they identified as black.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
When asked if Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had approved the deal, he replied: "I understand the answer is yes."
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
In December 2025, Ofgem said it had approved a £28bn investment to improve the electricity and gas grids in Great Britain.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Now they had to figure out how to ask for an order recalling us when no judge had approved sending us to South Carolina.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
