unintended

Example Sentences

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“Some teenagers do have babies because they want them, but there is a lot of research showing that unintended teen births create significant economic hardship for both mother and child.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Not only would those with unintended pregnancies would suffer, but also those who were miscarrying or had emergency situations like ectopic pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Researchers also face difficulties delivering therapies precisely to target tissues while avoiding unintended damage to healthy organs.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

And he warned that “stampeding” to stem it could lead to unintended consequences.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel