unchecked

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“They expose vulnerable people to exploitation, deny them appropriate care, undermine trust in Medicare, and, when left unchecked, distort the data and assumptions federal policymakers rely upon to oversee these benefits.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

These patients often require immunosuppressive drugs, which can allow EBV to reactivate or spread unchecked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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

The place had probably looked good once, but now unchecked ivy grew up its sides.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia