Sentence examples for outright approve from inspiring English sources

The first usually takes 40 days, a period when the CMA can clear a merger outright, approve it subject to conditions, or request a more detailed investigation if it fears a substantial lessening of competition.

The discussion offered the Lords two options: to approve an outright ban on hitting, or to back a new law that would permit such punishment provided it did not cause physical or mental harm.

In 2005, voters went so far as to approve an outright ban on handguns, which was later struck down for violating the basic relationship between local government and state law.

As part of today's decision, the 2percentt increments for December and January were approved outright.

Los Angeles officials say a bid to create a city health commission has netted enough signatures to get onto the November ballot -- or to be approved outright by the City Council, if it chooses to do so.

Less than half would approve of this outright, nearly half would approve if the caseworker explained the use of the device, and 19% would disapprove even if explained.

Jeremy Hunt, Britain's secretary of state for culture, media and sport, is expected to announce soon whether he will approve the BSkyB bid outright or refer it to the country's competition commission.

The borough of West Paterson will begin a public awareness campaign, stressing the dangers involved, instead of approving an outright ban like one approved this month in Marlboro.

The Senate overwhelmingly adopted stringent restrictions on Mexican trucks in July after the House approved an outright ban in June.

The Legislature should pass a bill to close the loophole without delay, prohibiting city councils from approving projects outright.

Warren Hoge (NYT) SPAIN: PREMIER WINS APPROVAL Parliament voted 202 to 148 to approve a second term for the center-right prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, whom voters re-elected on March 12 with an unexpected outright majority.