preapproval
Americannoun
plural
preapprovalsExample Sentences
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Insurers have long argued that preapproval requirements are important to prevent costly and unnecessary procedures and ensure patients’ safety.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Beyond getting preapproval, you can avoid a yo-yo scam by looking for words like “conditional” in the financing contract, according to Bankrate.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025
The proposal could face pushback from some over-the-counter drugmakers, who aren’t accustomed to preapproval inspections.
From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023
NerdWallet: Does a credit card preapproval offer guarantee you’ll get it?
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
That credit card preapproval, with her name correctly spelled and elegantly italicized, had roused her spirits, made her a little less invisible, a little more present.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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