11.   A common concern expressed even by strong supporters of the bombings was the failure to obtain U.N. approval before going in.

12.   A new procedure, requiring three approvals before a patient can be granted a pass to leave the grounds, has been put in place.

13.   But she also pointed out that two of the three would require voter approval before enactment.

14.   But some members of Congress want to force the administration to get its approval before coming to agreement with the Chinese, fearing China will win favorable terms.

15.   But that still leaves the question of why Clinton feels a need for global approval before deciding whether to invade Haiti.

16.   But some big institutional investors are asking companies to get their approval before repricing.

17.   Cable companies, on the other hand, must obtain customer approval before sharing information with third parties.

18.   China subsequently imposed rules requiring all foreigners to get approval before exporting genetic material and to share scientific or financial proceeds with the Chinese.

19.   Each city would need voter approval before raising the sales tax to pay for the facility.

20.   For example, UnitedHealthcare recently said it no longer would require doctors to seek approval before recommending medical treatment or hospitalization.