unintended

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However, transfers can have unintended consequences, including Medicaid penalties and tax implications, so make sure you seek out legal counsel before you make any sudden moves.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Others are not risk-free: high doses of certain vitamins and minerals can cause toxicity, interfere with medications or produce unintended health effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Maybank says Chinese authorities are using the currency’s recent strength, supported by robust exports, as an opportunity to implement regulatory measures while minimizing unintended signals for the yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But the suspension of study privileges had an unintended benefit, and that was that I began to read books that I would not otherwise have read.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela