unchecked

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But Potter, who struggled with unchecked mental illness, depicted himself as an antihero outsider with a spiritual connection to the ravens of Yosemite, and could also be juvenile, selfish and oblivious.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

These molecules may play a key role in helping tumors avoid detection by the immune system, effectively allowing the cancer to grow unchecked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

But for now, here are three quick ways to build a digital barrier between you and mindless unchecked spending:

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Independent MP Zali Steggall said the laws underpinning the ban gave the government "sweeping, unchecked" powers and ought to be amended.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

All that remained unchecked, like a betrayal that was now unspeakable.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan