as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
that plan has the approbation of the school board
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Noun
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The Cato report found that in all, total green card approvals under USCIS, the agency in charge of processing immigration benefits, had been cut in half for applicants from all countries.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026 -
If the project is deemed feasible, the next step will be to secure the various permits and approvals.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mike Vrabel has done himself, his family, his players, the organization, and the league no favors.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Higginson has also shared photos from her children's baby blessings, which is a common Mormon tradition.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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