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unprecedented

[uhn-pres-i-den-tid] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /


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He called the ruling a “necessary and appropriate response to what is clearly an unprecedented situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The unprecedented quantity and detail of battlefield data requires changes to how intelligence is collected, analyzed and disseminated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The operator's chief executive, Duncan Mackison, said the firm had been facing an "unprecedented scenario" which had now worsened.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"This ancient immigrant gives us an unprecedented look at conditions in the early universe," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

As long as Frederick remained on the throne, Tycho was able to enjoy an unprecedented amount of freedom to run his observatory just as he liked.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin