unwanted
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The researchers addressed this problem by taking advantage of nanoscale polymer aggregates that had previously been treated as unwanted 'defects' in polymer coatings.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“Our focus is on making sure that people are safe from unwanted romantic advances,” a LinkedIn spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
This was around the time that Amazon's Ring, a doorbell camera firm, cancelled a partnership with Flock after an outcry over a Super Bowl advert which sparked concern about unwanted surveillance.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
While effective at drawing attention, they may have the unwanted effect of making viewers uncomfortable by blurring the lines of reality — even if the AI use is disclosed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Children are also inundated with sounds that enhance life or distract from it, dividing children’s already fragile attention and making it difficult for them to filter out unwanted noises and focus.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
