41.   Bank executives have said they would be ready to close earlier if they receive all necessary approvals.

42.   Based in Redmond, Washington, Heart Technology received approval to begin selling the Rotablater system in the U.S. about two years ago.

43.   Based on those findings, Cephalon asked the FDA for permission to distribute Myotrophin to patients before receiving formal approval.

44.   Baxter expects to apply for a third production line by June and hopes to receive approvals for both by the end of the year, she said.

45.   Aventis has been criticized for losing track of some of its genetically modified StarLink corn, which reached consumers before it had received government approval.

46.   Before any vote is taken, proponents must receive the approval of the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission, a complex process that could take several years.

47.   Before the committee voted, Genzyme stock plunged after FDA staffers indicated the product might receive approval only for specific applications.

48.   Before long, Enron became one of the first companies to receive government approval to sell electricity at market rates.

49.   Before Space Access can build, it must pass environmental inspections and receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch.