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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

The site, which mostly sees users buy and sell unwanted clothes and other fashion items, has grown rapidly in recent times to reach 17 million UK users.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Preventing these unwanted byproducts is particularly important when studying magnetic properties.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Wyman would be prouda you, man,” says the Skeeze, ridding his fingers of unwanted chocolate crumbs by dragging them down the front of his shirt.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe


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