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Most of the rosy posts made some mention of the fact that Columbia House’s operation was unethical at best, but that the customer-service runarounds, unwelcome bills and general scuzziness had all faded with time.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

This can be an unwelcome surprise, especially for people moving from an apartment to a house.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

To avoid any unwelcome nausea, she’ll opt for a bigger and slower boat that is sturdy on the water—one that’s spacious enough to carry cars.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Friends and experts alike all express surprise when I share the story of our unwelcome visitor.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Laughing, Harry turned to contemplate the blank wall behind which, he was sure, Draco Malfoy was now standing frozen, aware that someone unwelcome was out there, but not daring to make an appearance.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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