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unwise

[uhn-wahyz] / ʌnˈwaɪz /


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So it’s neither shocking nor unwise that “The Bear”—which is not a comedy, no matter what some Emmy strategist says—is closing its doors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

It is absolutely thoughtless, shallow and unwise in every way you can imagine.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

Dr Eleanor Drage of Cambridge University said "this isn't just a question of people making unwise choices," but that we are "undermined by the immersive nature of the technology".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

JD Vance sued, arguing the party limits were outdated and unwise in an era when super PACs are free to spend huge sums on campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

‘It’s unwise, whether they are true or false.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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