unwelcome

Example Sentences

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“During that tumultuous period, we continued purchases in order to avoid a sharp, unwelcome tightening of financial conditions at a time when the economy still appeared to be highly vulnerable,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The markets got an unwelcome reminder today that the war in Iran isn’t over, clouding a picture that’s recently been dominated by sunny earnings reports.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“I know this is unwelcome news and confirming this puts everyone in an uneasy state, but we feel this is the best path forward, given the circumstances,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I know this is unwelcome news and confirming this puts everyone in an uneasy state, but we feel this is the best path forward, given the circumstances,” the memo stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It was such a relief to rest, and the thought of continuing the search was so unwelcome, that we sat on while the gloom thickened and night crept up on us.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya