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

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

But public officials shouldn’t be left unprotected against physical danger simply for doing their jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

He felt alone and unprotected, and scraping crickets and shrilling tree frogs and croaking toads seemed to be carrying the melody of evil.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck