1.   Both Lott and Sen. Thomas Daschle, D-S.D., the Democratic leader, this week predicted Senate approval after a spirited debate.

2.   All the increases will still require final board approval after a series of public hearings.

3.   Each of the settlements negotiated so far, including the one reached Friday, are subject to court approval after notice to the investor class and a hearing.

4.   He issued strict guidelines for such sterilizations, including court approval after hearings in which incompetent people were represented by lawyers.

5.   In March, the marathon gained approval after Traum met with Parks Commissioner Henry Stern, who determined that the marathon would indeed be held in Brooklyn.

6.   It generally gives approval only after lengthy clinical trials by the manufacturer.

7.   MARKETS Markets Hail Rate Cut Investors roared their approval after the Federal Reserve delivered an unexpected and aggressive cut in interest rates.

8.   Mr. Palomino said he selected the vendors, negotiated the prices and got board approval after he had already made purchases or signed contracts.

9.   The administration is expected to submit the treaty to the Senate for approval after Congress returns from its recess next month.

10.   The agency gives approval only after lengthy clinical trials by the manufacturer.