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
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