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approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /




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"We have removed the collection with immediate effect and are reviewing our approval processes to ensure nothing like this happens again."

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical rose 13% to $14.50 after the Food and Drug Administration granted commercial approval to the biotech firm’s gene therapy for pediatric patients with a rare neurodevelopmental disease.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The inspector general recommended the high-speed rail authority update its travel policy to get advance written approval for trips, clarify expectations with staff and seek reimbursement for “unallowable expenses paid” from the consulting firms.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

With Kelley’s approval, the baby was adopted by Rene and Thomas Harrell, who lived in Massachusetts.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

She nods and dumps them both, then looks back to Ray for approval.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

The biotech company’s stock rises after Barclays gives it a double upgrade, citing confidence in upcoming FDA approvals.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Ellison is frustrated after securing approvals from more than 65 regulators worldwide for the mammoth merger that would bring HBO, CNN, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and TBS under the same roof.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

But there is no guarantee that the deep-pocketed investors will be easily sold, and challenges include a track record in Canada of lengthy approvals for projects.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

However, the service will come with a human driver behind the wheel to monitor and take over if needed, as the companies work to secure further regulatory approvals for fully driverless operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The government’s engine of bureaucracy accelerated slowly, however, and although the Justice Department decided to make its move against him, it took time and approvals to decide when and where an arrest could be made.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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