unapproved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The county identified three other companies that the nonprofit paid for unapproved work and deemed those payments conflicts of interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
In 2023, a bot on the website for the National Eating Disorders Association offered unapproved weight-loss tips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
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
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
We really have some very sober plans, not unapproved by Mrs. Lessingham.
From The Emancipated by Gissing, George
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