unchecked

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Planning approval does not, however, mean construction can go ahead unchecked.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

Sensibility and natural eclecticism, rather than unchecked ambition, is what propels Joseph; he has an innate knack for assembling bands and ensembles, good taste and good timing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Abdulhamid Siyam, cousin to Abu Siyam, told the BBC that the 19-year-old's death was a "big loss" and the actions of settlers in the West Bank had gone unchecked.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan