unattended

Example Sentences

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Ravens ate the couple’s two eggs when they were left unattended for several hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

"BMW AG recommends that after starting the engine –- especially after remote engine start –- the vehicle should not be left unattended with the engine running," the carmaker said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Students left their rooms unlocked, their bikes casually kickstanded outside buildings, their gold earrings unattended on the sink in the dorm bathrooms.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama