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 for $19 share.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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