unwanted

Example Sentences

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Taking misoprostol alone has also become a standard treatment for unwanted pregnancies in countries where mifepristone is harder to come by.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Berenger won’t be able to get out of this jam, though deflecting the unwanted is one of his specialties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“The report is an unwanted welcome gift for Kevin Warsh, who is expected to take over as Fed chair this week and has recently advocated for lowering interest rates,” wrote Barron’s Fed reporter Nicole Goodkind.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Companies often settle workplace allegations to avoid litigation, reputational damage and unwanted publicity, even if claims lack merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Wearing her hijab, which had once seemed an ordinary act, even if it sometimes got her unwanted attention, was now nothing less than a unifying act of faith and bravery.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin