unattended

Example Sentences

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But McDermott said modern technology is “a strategic weapon” because he can spend 20 minutes handling important emails that would have stressed him out all weekend if left unattended.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

That afternoon, ravens flew into the unattended nest and ate the eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

"What would never happen was a nursery or primary school child being given a box of nails and left unattended with it. That's kind of what we have done with mobile phones."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Don’t leave the pot unattended as the milk can over boil.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

That year our parents decided that we were old enough to roam the neighborhood unattended.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri