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unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /


CONJUNCTION
upon any less condition than
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“You can’t create a good management idea unless you talk to the citizens and see what people want.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Other ideas: “No exclamation points unless something genuinely warrants one,” or “Don’t end responses with unsolicited encouragement.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The move will not be confirmed unless it is signed off by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Don’t give up the bonus unless you determine that it really would leave you better off.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Ba rarely addressed me unless it had to do with work needing to be done for the store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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