unintended
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The policy was only strengthened further by subsequent administrations, fearing a new international standard for targeted killings could result in unintended consequences in the halls of Washington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
But these private actions risk unintended consequences for both Cubans and Americans.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
If shelterbelts reduce habitat quality for grassland and wetland birds, conservation efforts intended to increase biodiversity could have unintended consequences.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
Changing the color of the basin from gray to navy blue may have had the unintended effect of making the water warmer, which can further spur algae growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
She has taken off down the street with my unintended encouragement.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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