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The phrase "had not approved" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something was not accepted or authorized in the past.
Example: "The committee had not approved the proposal before the deadline."
Alternatives: "had rejected" or "had disapproved."
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I had not approved of my parents' going to Africa.
"Our board had not approved this filing," he said.
Cornwall council had not approved the street for closure.
Venezuela's entrance had been delayed because the Paraguayan Congress had not approved it.
If they had not approved, it would have been a really long trip".
The legislature had not approved the trade agreement by the end of the year.
But would the U.S. have hesitated to kill him if Yemen had not approved?
Constans, who had not approved Martin's election, ordered the pope's arrest in 653.
The agency said last week it had not approved any expenses and was still reviewing them.
"We had not approved replicas of the buildings," Mr. Herrera said.
Judge Sauer had not approved the move and the prosecuting attorney opposed the change.
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