unwelcome

Example Sentences

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It marked a sharp turn away from the US to China, and a particularly unwelcome one for American car firms, which have long dominated the Canadian market.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

For the ECB, that is an unwelcome development even as there were few signs of a pickup beyond a 4.9% increase in energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The cost of gasoline hit an unwelcome benchmark in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday as the average price per gallon officially reached the $6 mark, according to the American Automobile Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

That bankruptcy-related delay triggered this unwelcome outcome, so your frustration is perfectly valid, not that knowing that helps you now.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Alas, I do not wish to entertain these unwelcome thoughts now, so I push them from my mind.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein