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undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu /


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Thrust back into the front line by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, infectious disease experts have to balance informing the public about its potential risks without provoking undue fear of a Covid-scale pandemic.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He has also been highly critical of his opponent, alleging Connolly’s supporters applied undue pressure to a judge who endorsed him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They argue that there was not undue pressure on the Foreign Office, but that Sir Olly nevertheless made the wrong call at the end of the vetting process to give Lord Mandelson security clearance.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

We are leveling the playing field so that plan fiduciaries can exercise their judgment—selecting plan investments without fear of undue liability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"It would require no undue exertion of force?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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