unsolicited
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Shell contends that Cipriani demanded compensation for his unsolicited efforts, then sought to “weaponize that fiction,” followed by a threat of public exposure to extract an alleged payday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
When we’re fire-hosed instructions, analysis, pre-fab emails, ready-made manuscripts and unsolicited offers of help, where does all of that come from?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
Janus Henderson’s board unanimously rejected Victory Capital’s unsolicited takeover proposal, citing significant closing risks and uncertain value.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Paramount triggered the sales process for Warner Bros. last fall after making an unsolicited offer to acquire its much-lager rival.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Sometimes a crush is better when it’s a one-way, as long as you keep quiet about it and don’t freak the girl out with creepy leering or unsolicited corny texts or whatever.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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