1.  And as soon as the Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of mifepristone in September, abortion rights advocates reported great excitement.

2.  And on Friday he announced final approval of federal rules cracking down on cigarette sales to minors.

3.  Acquaintances often boldly announce their approval of Geoffrey as my husband.

4.  After the close of trading, the United Nations announced the approval of the first of two contracts for the resumption of Iraqi exports.

5.  Bush announced approval for federal funding Thursday on embryonic stem cells limited to existing cell lines, or research only from embryos that have already been destroyed.

6.  In announcing its approval, the commission said it would keep a close eye on the New York-based local phone company.

7.  Last month, while announcing city approval of the huge new district in lower Manhattan, Giuliani also announced rules intended to streamline the creation of more.

8.  On Monday, Chiron announced FDA approval for a kidney cancer drug to treat a deadly form of skin cancer.

9.  Once the final documents arrive, Ueki expects the overseers to announce their approval today.

10.  Summit announced the approval -- the first for any laser in the U.S. -- after the market closed Friday.