1.   Cowabunga was an exclamation of joy or approval among the surfing fraternity.

2.   And his determination not to be cowed by political orthodoxy has met with widespread approval among close observers of the system.

3.   But this kind of missive clearly meets approval among many Chinese.

4.   Fox will push for the end of U.S. certification of drug-fighting partners and the adoption of a multi-lateral system of mutual approval among countries.

5.   Ms. Harvard has not always enjoyed approval among her male peers.

6.   There was quiet approval among some players but general opposition from the insiders.

7.   They must also find social acceptance and approval among the human residents of areas where introduction is proposed.

8.   The mutual pledges to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles by U.S. President George W. Bush and President Vladimir Putin of Russia are receiving only lukewarm approval among longtime American analysts.