approbations

noun

plural of approbation
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory that plan has the approbation of the school board

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  1. approvals
  2. favors
  3. blessings
Noun
  • The proposal faces major hurdles including financing, regulatory approvals and consultations with the Indigenous population.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The update does not change the merger terms but reiterates that completion remains subject to conditions such as shareholder and regulatory approvals.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • This is a great time to work as a team, find a long-term partner, or even ask for favors.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • That might mean gutting labor or safety standards that would delay the technology’s rollout, ignoring anticompetitive acts, or providing favors in the form of cheap loans or lucrative government contracts.
    — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks.
    — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of blessings
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