unintended

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The committee's report said the government should continue with its aim of introducing the ban "as soon as possible", while minimising unintended impacts on the wider housing market.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Not only would those with unintended pregnancies would suffer, but also those who were miscarrying or had emergency situations like ectopic pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

While effective in some cases, those changes can carry risks because they are difficult to reverse if unintended side effects occur.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

But there are worries about unintended consequences for U.S. farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Even this reduced, unintended message will trigger recognition if the subject is important, relevant, or highly probable.”

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