unintended
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“Even then its prospects for success are dubious, mainly because of the unintended consequences,” she added, such as attacks on energy and economic targets in the Gulf states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"That is why I'm happy to commit and announce the new cross-government task and finish team will be working at pace to find a solution without unintended consequences," Eshalomi said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“It’s certainly not an unintended consequence,” Silver said last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Couvillon and her colleagues say improved regulation, more careful application strategies, and additional research will be important for reducing unintended harm to pollinators.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Above all, both political revolutions and the Scientific Revolution have had unintended, not intended, outcomes.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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