Example Sentences

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Ms. Rodríguez told the nation in an April 8 economic speech that to fight inflation she will approve only a “responsible” minimum wage increase on International Workers’ Day, May 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Beijing clarified its export restrictions on rare earth products, saying they are not a ban and adding that it will approve compliant non-military export applications.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

“The FCC likely will approve the deal, and the company will be sold,” said C. Kerry Fields, a business law professor at the USC Marshall School of Business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Barcelona's league fixture against Atletico Madrid in December could be staged in Miami - with La Liga officials hopeful that Fifa will approve the plan.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

“You seem rather confident that the shade of Edward Ashton will approve your marriage plans, Admiral.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood