"Somehow after everything, she wanted my approval, which is kind of nice," her mother said.

It was almost as though he wanted Tim's approval.

They seemed to want her approval, without having to know whether she approved or not.

She might not like the man, but she wanted his approval for her husband.

In his eyes, for the first time, there was a hint of vulnerability, as though he wanted my approval.

Because for reasons he couldn't name he'd always wanted her approval, she put his back up.

That's why I want your approval before acting on this information.

He wanted Jack's approval, but there was no time for discussion.

I wanted your approval before presenting them to the captain at the staff meeting.

A part of her would always desperately want their approval.