unsanctioned
Example Sentences
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Women's boxing was unsanctioned in Ireland, absent from the Olympic programme and devoid of any clear professional pathway.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Carl Windsor, Fortinet’s CISO, said the rise of AI agents requires cybersecurity teams to continually monitor network users and their devices for any unsanctioned AI apps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The sanctioned 12, behind the fence, another six, or 10, in the unsanctioned zone.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
Jin, founder of Zion Church, was among nearly 20 people arrested in October as Beijing targets unsanctioned Christian churches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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