unsolicited

Example Sentences

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I’d say if you enjoy having lots of stuff, it’s time to start ignoring unsolicited instruction from strangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Moreover, he said, it’s easy for those watching from the sidelines to take potshots and offer unsolicited — and not particularly empathetic — advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It made unsolicited approaches for GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer-health unit in 2021, but backed off the idea the following year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

She was huffing like she was dying to give me more unsolicited advice, but she said, “Forget it,” instead, gathered her books, and left.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson