approving

[US]/ə'pruvɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing or indicating approval

Phrases & Collocations

approving authority

Example Sentences

The members were unanimous in approving the project.

gave an approving nod

met with approving nods

an approving pat on the back

Real-world Examples

Not everybody approved with, my family didn't approve.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2018

Lawmakers have already unanimously approved the measure.

Source: VOA Standard March 2014 Collection

But British lawmakers didn't approve the deal.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2019 Collection

Yes, because I knew you wouldn't approve.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

No. I need to know what I'm approving.

Source: The Simpsons Movie

Again, her mother did predictably not approve.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Unfortunately for FDR Anna Jarvis didn't approve.

Source: National Geographic Reading Selections

Three weeks since we've been approved to foster.

Source: Our Day Season 2

A spokesman for Crossroads GPS says the agency hasn't yet approved the tax status.

Source: NPR News December 2012 Compilation

It could be months before the permit is approved.

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

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