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The phrase "approval not be forthcoming" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be rephrased to "approval may not be forthcoming" or "approval will not be forthcoming" to convey the intended meaning.
Example: "Despite our efforts, it seems that approval may not be forthcoming from the committee."
Alternatives: "approval may be delayed" or "approval might not arrive."
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Charles demanded not only the surrender of Lombardy, but also of Burgundy and Provence, forcing Francis to argue that French law prevented him from surrendering any lands possessed by the crown without the approval of Parlement, which would not be forthcoming.
Shares in Inmarsat were sent spinning by fears that a Chinese government deal may have fallen through and American regulatory approval for a new mobile network may not be forthcoming.
This support may or may not be forthcoming.
Offers have not been forthcoming.
Yet legislation has not been forthcoming.
And they've not been forthcoming.
"They have not been forthcoming".
One has not been forthcoming".
It has not been forthcoming.
Such reinforcements have not been forthcoming.
And summer rainfall has not been forthcoming.
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