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unwanted

adjective as in undesired

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adjective as in not wanted

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Hu keeps camouflage clothing in his kit, but warns that dressing like a soldier could draw unwanted attention.

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A trial at Birmingham Crown Court heard Windsor had sent the women numerous "unwanted" gifts at the radio station's central London studios between March 2020 and August 2024.

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In that incident, the board’s investigation found multiple safety failures, including a severely eroded safety valve that allowed flammable gases to dangerously seep into unwanted areas.

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As part of the Pride in Place programme, the government says it wants to encourage councils to block unwanted new betting and vaping shops, along with "fake" barbers.

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"The reality is teens who were placed into these protections saw less sensitive content, experienced less unwanted contact, and spent less time on Instagram at night," said a spokesperson.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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