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in approval vs on approval

Both 'in approval' and 'on approval' are used in English, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'In approval' is not a common phrase and might be considered less idiomatic. 'On approval' is the correct and more commonly used phrase when referring to a situation where something is provided for examination or testing before a decision is made.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 849 views

in approval

'In approval' is not a common phrase in English.

This phrase is not commonly used. It may be confusing and less idiomatic in most contexts.
  • Several people nodded in approval. opposite disapproval; 2 [uncountable, countable] agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request ...
  • Dec 23, 2014 ... Poll: Year-end rise in approval for Obama. By Jesse Byrnes. 295 Comments. President Obama's approval ratings are the highest since May ...
  • Nov 17, 2014 ... Lucy McCalmont at Politico writes that. "Support for Obamacare continues to decline, with the law hitting a new low in approval, and a new high ...
  • nod/smile/clap etc in approval. They clapped their hands in approval. His ideas have won widespread public approval (=many people agree with them and think  ...

on approval

'On approval' is the correct phrase commonly used in English.

'On approval' is used when something is provided for examination or testing before a decision is made.
  • Charming, caustic, biting, and very funny, On Approval centers on 4 people who end up together in a house in Scotland for a month to see if they are "suited" for ...
  • On Approval is a 1944 British comedy film directed by Clive Brook and starring Beatrice Lillie, Clive Brook and Googie Withers. It is based on the play On ...
  • Jun 26, 2014 ... "On Approval" was filmed in 1930 and then again 14 years later by director and co-star Clive Brook. As adapter he made a significant change or ...
  • On Approval is an extremely amusing comedy of upper class British manners. It is wickedly malicious without being mean-spirited. The four leads play off each ...

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