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

22.  A Constitutional Assembly would not be empowered to appropriate further slices of national sovereignty without first obtaining the approval of each of the member countries.

23.  A few days later, after obtaining White House approval, Haig called him in and told him he could resign or be fired.

24.  A Korean company must obtain government approval to import technology and raise funds before it can enter the aircraft and other strategic technology industries.

25.  A number of lawmakers, including Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Arlen Specter, have said that the president should obtain congressional approval before moving against Iraq.

26.  A myriad of details remain to be worked out, starting with obtaining congressional approval.

27.  According to the senior Finance Ministry official, various regulations will be lifted in piece-meal fashion, depending upon when ministerial and legislative approval can be obtained.

28.  After spending billions of dollars on the facility, Lilco could never obtain government approval of an evacuation plan for the area in case of a nuclear accident.

29.  After Stanley announced that it had obtained shareholder approval last week, its move was delayed because of alleged irregularities in the balloting process.

30.  After obtaining conditional approval from U.S. regulators earlier this week, Diageo now must show shareholders that the merger will deliver growth and increase share value, analysts said.