preapproved
adjective
pre·ap·proved
ˌprē-ə-ˈprüvd 
variants
or pre-approved
: having been approved in advance
a preapproved credit card
a list of preapproved medications
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New research from Pew shows that preapproved building plans shorten the preconstruction approval process and help avoid the costly delays.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member, called for further streamlining of the permitting process for rebuilds as well, including by creating a wide set of preapproved, fire-resistant building plans.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
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Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member, called for further streamlining of the permitting process for rebuilds as well, including by creating a wide set of preapproved, fire-resistant building plans.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
—
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Preapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preapproved. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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