unstressed

Example Sentences

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Bound together under unstressed conditions, Keap1 releases Nrf2 to do its antioxidant work when needed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

Now imagine yourself in total control of your money, unstressed, thriving, deciding how you’ll spend your credit card cash-back rewards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Pausing at the unstressed sound in the middle of word, she collected herself, started again, and nailed the second 'e', jumping for joy on stage when told she was correct.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2021

Pick a time when you’re both rested and relatively unstressed.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2021

A single stressed monosyllable, supported or unsupported by a pause, may occupy the place of a whole rhythmic beat, or it may be compressed to the value of a theoretically unstressed element.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin