unapproved
adjective
un·ap·proved ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd 
: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved
drugs unapproved by the FDA
an unapproved credit card transaction
unapproved travel expenses
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The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting in the summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half-dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. —
Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 This way, if your kids know the password to your regular account, this one can be kept separate and prevent them from making unapproved changes. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Additionally, many unapproved peptides cannot be legally compounded by pharmacies for human use. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapproved
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Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 This way, if your kids know the password to your regular account, this one can be kept separate and prevent them from making unapproved changes. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Additionally, many unapproved peptides cannot be legally compounded by pharmacies for human use. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapproved
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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