unwritten
Example Sentences
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“Smoglandia” is a great California yarn, and one with the ending still unwritten.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The High North has long been shielded by the concept of "Arctic exceptionalism" -- the notion that the region had its own set of unwritten rules of cooperation which were immune to geopolitical rivalries.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Even though it was all just dressup for a photo shoot, the young professionals were breaking the unwritten rule of finance fashion: Never dress above your station—and certainly never better than the boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
It might also help to ask your colleagues if there is an unwritten dress code.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
With all of this thought out, Bigger was still unwritten.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.