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unwise

[uhn-wahyz] / ʌnˈwaɪz /


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Others, like Italy, argue that it's unwise to stay on the sidelines any longer.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

This is partly because it would be unwise - Russia may be the junior partner, but it's also a proud one.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The word “nostalgia” first emerged to describe what doctors back then considered a malady, thinking it unwise to long for the past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Now is the time to get it done to protect local franchises from unwise decisions from future administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“That was an unwise decision,” she said, and she stood up.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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