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approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /




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Moreover, Ipsen executives previously flagged there was a high hurdle for approval in this disease, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The FDA approval process is a rigorous review of a drug’s safety that requires data from clinical trials.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Thus, say county officials, there was no requirement for Universal to hold public hearings to be granted approval to build the coaster.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

When he took office, his net approval rating among men was about +17.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Then she demanded that Penelope immediately present her speech in full for the DODO’s approval.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Officials have to design the project, get the necessary approvals and permits and coordinate with other departments before work can begin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Other approvals have come from regulatory bodies in Australia and China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

With improved access to capital, rising FDA approvals and increased deal activity, “the backdrop increasingly resembles the early stages of a new earnings cycle rather than the later stages of the last one,” they said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Ellison’s proposed merger has been moving closer to the finish line after securing approvals from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Lawrence pried the necessary salary and staff approvals from Sproul, and committed himself personally to finding money to build Seaborg’s hot lab and reactor.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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