unintended

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In California there have also been unintended impacts on other preschool providers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s Workers’ Rights Bill in 2025 had the unintended effect of discouraging employers from making permanent hires and instead incentivizing them to take workers on as sub-contractors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

New laws could lead to unintended consequences for other vital democratic interests that may outweigh uncertain benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Their narrow military assessment leaves out the broader, unintended consequences of the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

And it’s not like Toby didn’t know skipping school with a woman he barely knew could bring unintended consequences.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss