unprotected

Example Sentences

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Despite their critical role in the economy, millions of Indonesia's domestic workers were unprotected under local labour laws.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The findings indicate that global vertebrate biodiversity may be far greater than current estimates, raising important questions about how many species remain undocumented and unprotected.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

“Foreign labs that distill American models can then feed these unprotected capabilities into military, intelligence, and surveillance systems,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Informal recycling is rife with hazards -- open burning, acid baths and unprotected dismantling expose workers to toxic fumes and contaminate soil and water.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Without them, Dorian felt that he and his building were completely unprotected.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole