How to Use approval in a Sentence

approval

noun
  • We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.
  • The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.
  • Do I have your approval to make the changes?
  • The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.
  • And what that goes to is approval.
    — CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • That time might be for a board approval.
    — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But getting approval for those isn’t a sure thing.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The source says this approval is not being sought.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • How much money is up for approval?
    — Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Your peace of mind is worth more than anyone’s approval.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • And his polling approval is still upside down and has not moved an inch.
    — Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
  • All of this was done without approval from the league's board.
    — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Even if the rebate checks get approval, don’t hold your breath.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Passersby honked their car horns in approval.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • Those deals do not require approval.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • James flexed in front of teammates on the bench, who stood to give their approval.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
  • It’s been clear for some time now that these treatments are on the cusp of approval.
    — Jayasree K. Iyer, STAT, 12 July 2023
  • His approval was needed for Iran to sign off on the deal.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Booster shots for this group will be subject to a stricter approval process.
    — Jenna Anderson, Health, 21 May 2025
  • The filing is awaiting approval from a judge.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The president’s job approval needs to go up.
    — NBC news, 10 May 2026
  • The filing is pending approval from a judge.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Devices may be used only for silent note‑taking with court approval.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Her need for approval is her biggest challenge.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The approval process adds months to years and adds tens of thousands to the final price of new homes.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • But this still requires a final vote of approval from the House.
    — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That budget item is pending approval in the next couple of weeks.
    — Caleb Wiegandt, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2023
  • Others will do the first few steps but await your approval before sending.
    — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
  • One dog or two cats are allowed, and subletting is okay with board approval.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Trump approval hit new lows as Latino voters and young men peel away.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026

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