unintended

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He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

Yet state lawmakers continue to propose and pass reforms at the behest of hospitals to protect this unintended windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

His life seems at once to be a tale by Horatio Alger, a fulfillment of the American dream, and a warn- ing about unintended consequences.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser