unapproved

Example Sentences

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Eleven establishments were closed from April 16 to 23, nine for rodent or cockroach infestations, one for insufficient hot water and one for unapproved remodeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Pai-Verma notes the irony of having patients eager to take unapproved peptides but wary of taking medications with long track records of safety and efficacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The regulator issued 130 non-compliance notices, and said common issues included inaccurate measuring instruments, unapproved glasses, and "spillage during pouring, meaning customers got less than they paid for".

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The government agency said the biggest challenge was from medicines that were unlicensed or unapproved for use in the UK, which were often smuggled into the country across borders.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Rachael held the advantage, and whatever poor Magsie's influence was, it could be but temporary, it must be unrecognized and unapproved by the world.

From The Heart of Rachael by Norris, Kathleen Thompson