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How to pronounce approves in American English
“approves” pronunciation by American speakers
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The Press: He probably approves.
The Obama White House
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CVM approves animal drugs, while our Center for Drug Evaluation and Research approves human drugs.
CDC
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it approves a new spending program or when it approves say a new tax cut all
GAO
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