unsanctioned
Example Sentences
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And in a country where millions migrate to cities in search of work, unsanctioned living spaces could be the only way to find a place to stay.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
A U.K. government-backed AI research institute said Tuesday that during routine tests, models built by OpenAI and Anthropic unexpectedly took “autonomous, unsanctioned action on the live internet, targeting real people and organisations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
From a congregation of around 20, Zion grew to more than 1,500 over the next decade, making it one of the largest unsanctioned churches in Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The sanctioned 12, behind the fence, another six, or 10, in the unsanctioned zone.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
