unprotected
Example Sentences
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The Sparks’ 2025 first-round draft pick Sarah Ashlee Barker was left unprotected and went to Portland in the expansion draft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Local and nearby servers showed minimal speed degradation — we’re talking 12-19% speed loss compared to my unprotected connection, which is barely noticeable in real-world use.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
The findings indicate that global vertebrate biodiversity may be far greater than current estimates, raising important questions about how many species remain undocumented and unprotected.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026
Informal recycling is rife with hazards -- open burning, acid baths and unprotected dismantling expose workers to toxic fumes and contaminate soil and water.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“He’ll try to provoke you. Don’t get angry. Focus only on his blade, and that unprotected side of his.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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