unwanted
Example Sentences
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“Now that it’s been tweaked to make it something else, the immune system can recognize it as foreign and there’s the potential issue of having an unwanted immune response,” Colenso-Semple said.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
For many autistic people, even a slim prospect of an unwanted encounter with law enforcement or an emergency room is frightening.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
These unwanted fluctuations interfere with signals and limit accuracy.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
This week Fottrell addressed another problem often associated with Florida: How can a family get rid of an unwanted time share and its associated expenses?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
It was true, the hall rep confirmed the news, and they all sighed, contemplating this sudden unwanted break, and returned to their rooms to pack; the hostel would be closed the next day.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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