unwanted

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Neither should the decision to bail if the stock moves in an unanticipated, and unwanted, direction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It is a very fragile situation. This equilibrium is not stable because of the risk of miscalculation and unwanted escalation,” said Hamidreza Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

It would seem as if all the unwanted children would stick together and be one against the things that were against them.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith