Sentence examples for had once approved from inspiring English sources

The Maine Legislature had once approved same-sex marriage, but a statewide referendum three years ago overturned it, to the disappointment of couples who had already made wedding plans.

Georgia officials have once again approved a specialty license plate featuring the Confederate battle flag, infuriating civil rights advocates and renewing a debate among those who believe the symbol honors Confederate heritage and those who see it as racially charged.

Once approved, some have encountered legal, financial and personal troubles.

Third, are we supposed to be grateful that the world has once more seen fit to approve of what we do?

Once chymopapain had been approved as a chemonucleolysis drug, it was withdrawn because of serious complications.

At the news conference, Mr. Thompson declined to estimate how long it would take for antiretroviral drugs to reach the people who need them once they had been approved.

Once Hemingway had approved Mr. Hotchner's use of more Adams stories (plus "The Battler"), Houseman asked about music and Mr. Hotchner sought out Copland to write the score.

He promised to go once MPs had approved new austerity measures.

Blumke mocked up a draft proposal for the work and, once Cheung had approved, she produced a full piece for her.

Blumke mocked up a draft proposal for the work and, once Cheung had approved, she produced a full piece for her.

This has been approved once already, but it must be approved again in the new session of Congress, which began last month, if it is to become law before 2006.