61.  The deal is expected to close late this year, pending regulatory approval.

62.  The deal is expected to close by the end of this year, pending regulatory approval.

63.  The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending government approvals.

64.  The companies plan to complete the merger this year, pending approvals from regulators and shareholders.

65.  The degree is currently slated as a pilot, pending approval by the state Department of Education.

66.  The competition between the two ports may soon end, since they are planning to merge, pending approval this year from voters in Galveston.

67.  The financial deal, which is pending regulatory approval, would rank as the largest corporate merger ever.

68.  The heavy-goods freight service has been closed pending approval for a resumption from regulators.

69.  The hospital must make all changes within a month of receiving the reports, pending approval by the state.

70.  The motion filed on Friday asked the court to continue or suspend the arguments pending approval of the settlement.