unintended

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But these private actions risk unintended consequences for both Cubans and Americans.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

In Calcutta, political changes led to the British government’s tea-tax strategy for bailing out the East India Co. and its unintended riling up of American tax protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Every branch of government should do likewise: identify and weigh the unseen costs, benefits and unintended consequences of each decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

If shelterbelts reduce habitat quality for grassland and wetland birds, conservation efforts intended to increase biodiversity could have unintended consequences.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Maybe I could dare to believe that even a dictator of a small country might have a moment of unintended kindness.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt