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

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

Diana Shipping raised its unsolicited bid to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading to $23.50 a share, with $1.43 billion in committed financing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

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