unchecked

Example Sentences

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"In the long term," he told BBC News, "if ice loss continues unchecked, we know the bears will eventually disappear."

From BBC

Despite growing rapidly, MYC-driven tumors often fail to trigger an immune response, allowing them to spread unchecked.

From Science Daily

Animal welfare groups argue that putting dogs into already-overburdened shelters is unscientific, while those seeking removal of stray dogs from public places say unchecked populations is endangering people's lives and livelihoods.

From BBC

Anything to stem the spending of a franchise enjoying a revenue model that enables it to spend on salaries unchecked while breaking no rules.

From Los Angeles Times

"Unfortunately, it's something that largely goes unchecked," Amy Hunt said of social media, "it's somewhat allowed to run rampant".

From BBC