unwise
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I need to acknowledge up front that it is unwise for anybody—including me—to deduce any comprehensive conclusions about the Democratic Party and where it’s headed from Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary last week.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Since huge numbers left as he was mid-speech at the opening celebration, this seems an unwise way to save face.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
For the sake of convenience, you might be tempted to store them all in one big box that you keep in the corner of the room - but Carter thinks that's unwise.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Laying out a blueprint is one thing, transforming an economy another, but Western observers would be unwise to scoff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“That was an unwise decision,” she said, and she stood up.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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