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clearance

[kleer-uhns] / ˈklɪər əns /




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There are examples of companies ultimately gaining FDA clearance after addressing concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Ionis Pharmaceuticals wins regulatory clearance for its quarterly injection, Zanvastro, in Alexander disease.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

"Additionally, our study suggests potential therapeutic opportunities to expedite this process, such as repurposing drugs like SGLT2 inhibitors, which have shown promise in reducing inflammation and promoting immune-mediated clearance of senescent cells in obesity."

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

It was also the final stop for buses from Kathmandu, and a base for drivers, helpers, tourist guides and cargo workers waiting for customs clearance.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

All I knew was that he had top government security clearance, and he could not talk about his work with anyone—including us.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

Profit on a transfer is in some ways more significant than a player's worth in saves, clearances, assists or goals.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

She specialises in hoarder clearances, crime scene work and other extreme clean-up projects.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

“We have satisfied all closing conditions under our merger agreement, having received regulatory clearances from 68 jurisdictions,” Paramount said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

American said both regional jets’ crews followed controller clearances and that the flights landed safely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Both Robert and Charlotte Serber had held security clearances at Los Alamos, where Charlotte served as the lab’s indispensable librarian.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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