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
Examples of unapproved in a Sentence
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The state attorney general claims that sports betting is regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming and that operating an unapproved gambling operation within Arizona is against state laws.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Despite Iran's warning against using unapproved shipping lanes, vessels continued to take several routes through the waterway over the weekend.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Iran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, after warning vessels against unapproved routes, forcing the UN to pause evacuations in the waterway.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Over and over, school officials who interrupt or cut off the mics of speakers for delivering unapproved messages end up amplifying those messages even more.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Despite Iran's warning against using unapproved shipping lanes, vessels continued to take several routes through the waterway over the weekend.
—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Iran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, after warning vessels against unapproved routes, forcing the UN to pause evacuations in the waterway.
—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Over and over, school officials who interrupt or cut off the mics of speakers for delivering unapproved messages end up amplifying those messages even more.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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