unprovoked
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The legal system treated Fraser as a victim, a man simply defending himself from an unprovoked attack.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sonowal condemned the "unprovoked attack" and said steps would be taken to ensure the safety of seafarers in the region.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“These constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped,” Meloni responded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
In contrast, Pope Leo XIV has denounced war, especially unprovoked wars.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Although I do not believe Jaja would do something like that unprovoked, I have no other version of the story because Jaja will not talk to me about it.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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