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Discover LudwigThe phrase "approved equal" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where you are discussing items or entities that are considered equivalent and have received approval, but it is not commonly used.
Example: "The specifications for the new equipment must include an approved equal to ensure compliance with industry standards."
Alternatives: "approved equivalent" or "authorized equal".
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He has watched the same demands being made by the faithful across America since the supreme court approved equal marriage in June.
Forty-two states have approved equal pay laws, but not Texas.
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WASHINGTON — President Obama signed his first bill into law on Thursday, approving equal-pay legislation that he said would "send a clear message that making our economy work means making sure it works for everybody".
On October 12 , 1971 the United States House of Representatives approved the Equal Rights Amendment by a vote of 354 to 23.
Table 3 CPCB water quality standards for River Yamuna, Delhi Category of water A B C Best usage Drinking water source without conventional treatment, but after disinfection Outdoor bathing (organized) Public water supply with approved treatment equal to coagulation, sedimentation and disinfection.
The Houston City Council narrowly approved the equal rights ordinance last year, but after a petition drive by anti-gay activists, the Texas Supreme Court ordered the city in July to either repeal it or put it on the November ballot -- giving each side just a few months to make their case. .
Its recommendations would become law unless Congress approves alternative, equal savings.
In 1994, Obama was the attorney in a class-action case against Citibank, demanding that the bank approve an equal percentage of minority and non-minority mortgage loan applicants.
In Bangkok, the deputy government spokesman, Somchai Sahachairungraung, said the nation's cabinet approved a budget equal to $2.157 million for an initial advertising campaign.
All authors approved and have equal contribution in drafting the final manuscript.
All authors revised, approved, and have equal contribution in drafting the final manuscript.
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