Sentence examples for approved a mandate from inspiring English sources

On Monday, the European Union approved a mandate giving the bloc the authority to negotiate a limited trade agreement with the United States.

"Nothing about the campaign has approved a mandate or an agenda," said Ed Rogers, a White House official under President Ronald Reagan and the first President Bush who is now a top lobbyist.

The United Nations approved a mandate for the force only for Kabul, a limitation that said more about the apprehensions of the nations contributing troops than the security needs on the ground.

Russia and NATO are also working to build a missile-defense system in Europe; they have approved a mandate that lays out specific cooperation guidelines over the next two years, and have held joint antimissile staff exercises in the United States.

The committees have also approved a mandate to start negotiations with the Council by 71too 6, with 11 abstentions.

Transport MEPs approved a mandate for negotiations with the Council on the final wording of the text.

Sebelius, who addressed graduating public policy students on Friday (May 18), has been criticized by conservative Catholics for approving a mandate that requires many religious institutions to cover employees' birth control costs.

The NFL attempted to stop the kneeling protests in May by approving a mandate that requires players on the field to stand during the national anthem while giving them the option to remain off the field. .

The NFL attempted to stop the kneeling protests in May by approving a mandate that requires players on the field to stand during the national anthem while giving them the option to remain off the field.

The social affairs committee failed by two votes to approve a mandate for negotiations with the Council.

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