unwanted

Example Sentences

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If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A membrane forms around unwanted material, and recognition proteins help guide enzymes that break down old or damaged components.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

The three-year budget project was a list of unwanted outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Her face was sweet and tender, and, like Mr. Morton, she loved the vast hordes of unwashed and unwanted children more than she loved the cared-for ones.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith