Sentence examples for his approving from inspiring English sources

No surprise, then, to read his approving review of Juan Gabriel Vásquez's significant novel, now translated by Anne McLean as "The Sound of Things Falling" (Aug. 4).

In fact, 'laughter through tears' is too crudely sentimental for what Wood has in mind, despite his approving echo of the phrase.

The defendants talk in the recordings about Mr. Chávez's role in the cover-up, including his approving a payment to Mr. Wilson to buy his cooperation.

She did not announce that the Reds had traded her predecessor to the Mets, contingent on his approving the deal, which he apparently is unlikely to do.

Mr. Gleiberman, whose wife gave birth at home last year, admits his bias, but that doesn't stop him from filling his approving review of the movie itself with the zealous but dubious statements of a proselyte.

The Associated Press and The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that the F.B.I. was investigating Mr. Stern over questions concerning his $175,000 book contract and his approving salary payments to an S.E.I.U. official accused of having a no-show job.

"It takes courage to share your story," the President — or at least his approved online surrogate — tweeted.

Rubio is expected to place a hold on Thornton's nomination if and when it his approved by the committee.

He can't stray from his approved list.

In his ruling approving the merger, he said the government had failed to show competitive harm.

The city rejected his first design before approving his plan to tie the string to streetlights.