unheard

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At the time, “having to ask for anything in the workplace other than a maternity leave was unheard of,” said McGrail, who was working for a public-relations firm in New York City.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

In the U.K. it isn’t unheard of for prime ministers to be replaced mid-term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Direct public criticism of Putin is virtually unheard of.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

With antenatal care, women repeatedly described feeling unheard, inadequately informed and unsupported when expressing anxiety, particularly in relation to reduced foetal movements or emerging medical complications.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

It was virtually unheard of for a missionary to return home twice.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel