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unwanted

[uhn-won-tid, -wawn-] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, -ˈwɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
undesired
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At least one solution is to protect the equipment itself, shielding sensitive electronics with materials that either absorb or reflect unwanted electromagnetic energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

“This unwanted scrutiny and the ensuing media stories, which contain false information, has caused significant damage to Ms. Hudson, which would not have occurred had Defendants not leaked Ms. Hudson’s personal and private information.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

Scientists believe this distinction could make it possible to control hunger more precisely while reducing unwanted effects elsewhere in the body.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

One of the most intriguing aspects of the discovery is the possibility that BRP could provide weight loss benefits while avoiding some unwanted effects associated with semaglutide and similar medications.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

A pile of paper napkins, a Styrofoam plate full of unwanted baked beans, a banana peel, an oozing milk carton.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins


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