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Recent Examples of unapproved
The settlement stems from allegations that Epic used misleading tactics to prompt unapproved purchases, especially by children playing without supervision.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In his letter of resignation, former Urban Corps board member Mario Sierra noted that Kennedy tried to threaten him into covering up the unapproved renovations.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
This was on the grounds of using an unapproved launch control room and other violations during 2023.
—Sara Webb, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Some companies illegally sell unapproved drugs labeled for research, which could be harmful if used for human consumption.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 May 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In his letter of resignation, former Urban Corps board member Mario Sierra noted that Kennedy tried to threaten him into covering up the unapproved renovations.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
This was on the grounds of using an unapproved launch control room and other violations during 2023.
—Sara Webb, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Some companies illegally sell unapproved drugs labeled for research, which could be harmful if used for human consumption.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproved
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The Office of State Budget and Management, if the bill becomes law, would determine if unauthorized immigrants are receiving such benefits.—
Alan Wooten,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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Trump in January signed into law the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Despite killing someone, and later being arrested for driving unlicensed and giving police a false name, Martinez was issued a new California driver’s license in 2023.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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Such facilities came under intense scrutiny after abuse allegations at Cedar County’s Circle of Hope Girls Ranch were revealed in 2020 and an investigation by The Star found that problems at unlicensed religious schools existed across the state.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, the National Parks Service had approved a protest permit for just one demonstration related to the parade, but other unsanctioned protests could pop up.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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In their defense, Secretary Clinton and other officials have said that the unsanctioned communication methods are, simply put, more convenient.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproved. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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