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unless

[uhn-les, uhn-] / ʌnˈlɛs, ən- /


CONJUNCTION
upon any less condition than
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MPs who receive a custodial sentence of one year or more immediately lose their seat, unless there is an appeal.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Now, however, multiple reports suggest the government may have to cut Social Security benefits as early as 2033, paying just 77% of retirees’ benefits at that time, unless Congress takes action.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Evolution doesn’t necessarily eliminate structures unless they impose a strong disadvantage.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Assisted by his Team UAE colleague Isaac del Toro, Pogacar attacked with more than 25 miles to go, the kind of stunt you don’t pull unless you’re supremely confident.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Ba rarely addressed me unless it had to do with work needing to be done for the store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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