unguarded

Example Sentences

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However, Roope Hintz and Kaapo Kakko struck in quick succession in the third period to ensure Finland ended their campaign on the podium, with Joel Armia and Haula scoring late into an unguarded goal.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The government blamed the disorder on a ragged retreat by the Syrian Democratic Forces that left the camp unguarded for hours and made it difficult to re-establish security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The stroke seems to have stripped away some of his old formality, leaving him more open, unguarded, even amused by his own lapses.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

And while his lyrics can be clumsy, their unguarded simplicity bypasses criticism.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

In the morning we said goodbye to Abu before we went out on the lake, and, for the first time, I saw that smile—a real, unguarded smile.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo