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unprecedented

[uhn-pres-i-den-tid] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /


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The 1994 World Cup, with its record attendance, unprecedented TV coverage and hopeful performance by a young U.S. team provided the landing ground.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

"This finding is unprecedented for a viral polymerase inhibitor and demonstrates the extraordinary antiviral potency of this drug."

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

There is irony in that models successfully orchestrated an unprecedented attack to avoid a hacking skill test.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The Secret Service has said it is dealing with an unprecedented number of threats against the people it protects, including President Donald Trump, who has escaped several assassination attempts.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

It was unprecedented on his part—he had always been eager to have the president’s ear.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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