unintended

Example Sentences

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Statins work by binding to an enzyme involved in cholesterol production, but they can also attach to other unintended targets in the body.

From Science Daily

"Tom's death was unintended, it was unexpected," she said.

From BBC

“It sounds good, but there could be unintended consequences, especially if you don’t think about what fills the gap,”

From Los Angeles Times

Law enforcement representatives, while not opposed to accountability measures in principle, have raised legitimate concerns about unintended consequences for state and local police officers.

From Los Angeles Times

Other proposals could also have unintended consequences, which could explain the market’s subdued response.

From The Wall Street Journal